AUV Communication & Navigation Kit
Compact Navigator & Underwater Acoustic Modems (UAMs)
Designed for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), the AUV Communication & Navigation Kit delivers high-precision navigation and reliable underwater communication in a unified solution.
- NAVS-3000 Compact Navigator — Provides INS-based positioning, DVL velocity measurements, and depth data for precise real-time navigation.
- UAC-08160X-OEM Underwater Acoustic Modem — Ensures stable, long-range underwater communication across multiple frequency bands.
- Integrated System — Combines navigation and communication for scientific research, subsea inspection, and long-range operations.
- High Reliability — Maintains accurate positioning and communication in GNSS-denied environments.
- Modular & Deployable — Designed for seamless integration with AUV platforms and other underwater vehicles.
This kit is ideal for AUVs, ROVs, seafloor platforms, pipeline inspection, and long-term monitoring, providing a complete, ready-to-use solution for demanding underwater missions
Core Components
NAVS-3000
Compact Navigator
Depth sensor accuracy:
±0.05%
Depth sensor resolution: 0.0005%
External sensor suppor:
GPS/USBL position system
Depth Rating: 3000m
UAM-16320X-OEM
Underwater Acoustic Modems
Frequency: 8kHz-16kHz
Communication Distance: 10km
Communication Rate:4kbps
Depth Rating: 300-6000m
Key Advantages
- Integrated Navigation System — Combines INS, DVL, GPS, and USBL for real-time position, velocity, and attitude output.
- Reliable UAM Communication — UAM Series acoustic modems ensure stable, long-range underwater data transmission across multiple frequency bands (3 km / 10 km / 30 km).
- Self-Alignment & North-Seeking — Uses Earth’s rotation sensing to initialize heading without external input.
- High Accuracy with Sensor Fusion — INS + DVL + depth sensor fusion delivers precision navigation for survey missions and straight-line transit.

Application
- Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) — Precise navigation and reliable communication for scientific and industrial missions.
- Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) — Supports controlled seabed operations and real-time telemetry.
- Seafloor Platforms — Integrated UAM communication enables long-term monitoring and data acquisition.
- Long-Term Moored Observatories — Multi-sensor fusion ensures continuous, accurate environmental monitoring.
- Pipeline & Cable Inspection — Accurate navigation and communication improve inspection efficiency and safety.
- Marine Research & Offshore Engineering — Ideal for seabed resource exploration, environmental monitoring, and survey operations.
Relevant Products
UAM-08160X-II2S
Frequency:
8kHz-16kHz
Communication Distance: 10km
Communication Rate:4kbps
Depth Rating: 300m
UAM-08160X-IE3S
Frequency:
8kHz-16kHz
Communication Distance: 10km
Communication Rate:4kbps
Depth Rating: 4000m
UAM-08160X-SE4T
Frequency:
8kHz-16kHz
Communication Distance: 10km
Communication Rate:4kbps
Depth Rating: 6000m
DVL-600K-Phased
Bottom Tracking: 80 m
Velocity Accuracy : ±0.2% ±1 mm/s
DVL-300K-Phased
Bottom Tracking: 200 m
Velocity Accuracy : ±0.3% ±1 mm/s