Systems and methods for establishing an underwater optical communication network
US8953944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B13/02
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The systems and methods described herein provide a reconfigurable, long-range, optical modem-based underwater communication network. In particular, the network provides a low power, low cost, and easy to deploy underwater optical communication system capable of being operated at long distances. Optical modem-based communication offer high data rate, omni-directional spatial communication in the visual spectrum. The omni-directional aspect of communication is advantageous because precise alignment of communication units may not be required. The optical modems may be deployed via unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and physically connected by tethers.
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