UAM-08160X series
Underwater Acoustic Modem series
The UAM-08160X is a comprehensive line of underwater acoustic modem designed to meet diverse communication needs across various marine environments. Whether for deep-sea exploration, oceanographic research, or subsea engineering, the UAM-08160X series offers reliable, flexible, and long-range communication solutions.
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Applications
- AUV and USV Communication
Serves as the acoustic communication link for autonomous underwater vehicles and unmanned surface vessels, supporting mission control, navigation, and secure subsea data transmission.
- Buoy Communication Systems
Enables robust connectivity between buoys and subsea nodes or seabed bases, providing a reliable underwater acoustic modem system for real-time monitoring and oceanographic data collection.
- Oceanographic Research & Environmental Monitoring
Widely used in ocean observatories, marine biology studies, hydrodynamics, and ecological monitoring, supporting long-term deployments with efficient long-range underwater communication.
- Underwater Sensor Networks
Acts as a central hub for seabed bases, offshore energy monitoring, and renewable energy sites, ensuring stable subsea data transmission across distributed subsea sensor arrays.
- Offshore Engineering & Deep-Sea Exploration
Supports subsea cable and pipeline monitoring, offshore oil & gas development, and scientific deep-sea expeditions, where deep-sea acoustic modems provide reliable communication under extreme conditions.


Why Choose the UAM-08160X Series?
- Flexible Deployment Across Missions
From the portable II2S to the deep-sea models IE3S and SE4T, and the highly integrable OEM system, the UAM-08160X series covers the full spectrum of underwater acoustic modem system requirements from shallow waters to 6000 meters.
- High-Performance Long-Range Communication
Delivers up to 10 km long-range underwater communication, supporting advanced modulation schemes (MASS/SC-MPSK) with a low bit error rate of 10⁻⁴, ensuring reliable subsea data transmission even in complex marine environments.
- Low Power & High Reliability
Designed with built-in or external power options, including low-power standby modes for long-term observation platforms and extended mission endurance, making it ideal for sustainable subsea operations.
- Platform Versatility
Seamlessly integrates with AUV communication links, USVs, buoys, seabed bases, and sensor networks, suitable for both independent operation and embedded system integration.
- Rugged Deep-Sea Materials
Constructed with stainless steel or titanium alloy housings, engineered for high pressure resistance and corrosion protection, enabling stable performance as a deep-sea acoustic modem in harsh subsea conditions.
- Open Protocols & Technical Support
Fully supports standard communication protocols, with extensive custom protocol development and integration support for user-specific applications.


AUV Communication & Navigation Kit
Compact Navigator & Underwater Acoustic Modem
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.
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UAC-08160X-OEM Underwater Acoustic Modem — Ensures stable, long-range underwater communication across multiple frequency bands.



