UAC-08160X-OEM
Underwater Acoustic Communication
The UAC-08160X-OEM is the core system of the UAC-08160X series products, designed to support the integration and collaboration of UAC communication devices. As the key system of the entire series, it provides integrated circuit and communication support for large platforms such as buoys, seabed bases, UUVs (Unmanned Underwater Vehicles), gliders, and wave gliders, ensuring efficient collaboration between devices. This device is not a standalone underwater acoustic communication device, but rather the central integrated system for the UAC series, facilitating the interconnection and integration of other devices.
UAC-08160X-OEM
Key Features
- Core System Integration – The UAC-08160X-OEM serves as the core system for the UAC series, providing integration and circuit support for the entire product line, ensuring efficient operation and communication between devices.
- Deep-Sea Capability – Operates at depths of up to 6000 meters, suitable for seabed base communication and buoy communication in extreme marine environments.
- Modular Design – Offers flexible integration options, allowing compatibility with AUVs, UUVs, and buoys, adapting to various platform requirements.
- Low-Power Duty Module – Includes an option for a low-power duty module, designed for long-term observation platforms, ensuring efficient operation over extended periods.
- Configurable Software Support – Provides configurable software, ensuring adaptability for mobile platforms like UUVs, offering flexibility for diverse operational needs.
- Reliable Long-Range Communication – Provides up to 10 km underwater communication with a data rate of up to 4 kbps (BER 10⁻⁴), ensuring stable and efficient data transmission.
- Standard Protocol Support – Adheres to standard control protocols and provides technical support for protocol development, ensuring compatibility with different platforms.
Overview
Applications
- AUV and UUV Integration – As the core system of the UAC series, the UAC-08160X-OEM provides essential communication support for AUV and UUV systems.
- Seabed Base and Buoy Communication – Perfect for long-term deployment, enabling ocean monitoring and reliable data transmission.
- Marine Data Transmission – Ideal for deep-sea data collection and coastal monitoring, ensuring effective underwater communication.
Advantages
- Integrated Circuit System – As the core system of the UAC series, the UAC-08160X-OEM ensures seamless integration and efficient operation of the entire product line.
- Deep-Sea and Long-Term Deployment – Supports 6000 meters of operational depth, suitable for extreme subsea environments.
- Low-Power Design – Optimized power management, ideal for long-term underwater monitoring and data transmission tasks, extending the operational lifetime of the system.
Specifications
Application Diagram
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UAC Underwater Acoustic Communication System Principle
Underwater Acoustic Communication (UAC) is a key technology for reliable data transmission in subsea environments, where electromagnetic and optical signals do not propagate effectively. UAC systems utilize sound waves to transfer data underwater, overcoming the limitations of other communication technologies in aquatic environments.
Basic Working Principle
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Signal Modulation
Data is first processed into a digital format and then modulated into an acoustic signal. The modulation process involves encoding the data onto sound waves using techniques like Frequency Shift Keying (FSK), Phase Shift Keying (PSK), or advanced methods such as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). These modulated signals are transmitted via an underwater transducer (also called a hydrophone or sonar) that converts the electrical signal into sound waves. -
Propagation of Acoustic Signals
The modulated acoustic waves travel through the water, which acts as the propagation medium. Unlike electromagnetic waves, sound waves have much lower attenuation in water, enabling long-range communication even in deep-sea conditions. However, the propagation of acoustic signals is still influenced by factors such as water temperature, salinity, pressure, and ambient noise, all of which may affect the quality of communication. -
Signal Reception and Demodulation
The received acoustic signals are captured by another hydrophone or sonar. The received sound waves are then converted back into electrical signals, which are demodulated to retrieve the transmitted data. The demodulation process involves decoding the received sound wave into a usable digital format for further processing by the communication system. -
Error Correction and Signal Processing
To ensure the accuracy and integrity of the transmitted data, modern UAC systems use error correction techniques and adaptive modulation. This allows the system to compensate for signal degradation due to environmental factors like multipath propagation, signal fading, and Doppler shift. These techniques improve the reliability of underwater communication, even in challenging conditions.
Key Advantages of UAC Systems
- Long-Range Communication: UAC systems can achieve effective communication over distances up to 10 km or more, depending on water conditions and system parameters.
- High Data Rate: Modern UAC systems are capable of supporting data rates up to 4 kbps, enabling real-time data transmission, remote control, and sensor feedback from subsea platforms.
- Deep-Sea Capability: With specialized designs, UAC systems can operate at depths of up to 6000 meters, making them suitable for deep-sea exploration, marine research, and offshore engineering tasks.
- Adaptability to Various Environments: UAC systems are versatile and can operate in a wide range of marine environments, from shallow coastal waters to the deep ocean, with support for different underwater platforms such as AUVs, UUVs, seabed bases, and buoy systems.
Applications of UAC Systems
- Oceanographic Research: Used in scientific surveys to monitor marine life, temperature, salinity, and other environmental parameters.
- Underwater Exploration: Essential for the exploration of underwater terrain, archaeological sites, and submerged structures.
- Autonomous Vehicles: UAC is a critical component in the communication systems of AUVs and UUVs, enabling remote control, navigation, and data collection.
- Offshore Engineering: UAC systems support offshore construction, maintenance, and monitoring of underwater infrastructure, including oil rigs, pipelines, and renewable energy installations.