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SoundLink Underwater Acoustic Modems

Model UWM1000, UWM2000, UWM2200, UWM2000H, UWM3000, UWM3000H, UWM4000, UWM10000, UWM3010, UWM4010, UWM4020

BASS-based underwater acoustic modems with data rates up to 38,400 baud, ranges up to 10,000 m and depth ratings up to 7000 m.

Description

SoundLink underwater acoustic modems use LinkQuest's Broadband Acoustic Spread Spectrum (BASS) technology with advanced modulation, channel equalization, error correction and automatic rate adaptation. They achieve data rates up to 38,400 baud with bit error rates comparable to a wire line, and provide a transparent wireless RS-232 link. A data fusion option lets one modem interface up to 7 underwater sensors.

Models

  • UWM1000: shallow water, range up to 350 m, depth 200 m
  • UWM2000 / UWM2200 / UWM2000H: medium range, up to 1500 m
  • UWM3000 / UWM3000H: long range, up to 5000–6000 m, depth 7000 m
  • UWM4000: deep water, range up to 4000 m
  • UWM10000: full ocean range, up to 10000 m
  • UWM3010, UWM4010, UWM4020: tailored for AUV command and control and high-speed image data links

Applications

Subsea sensor telemetry, AUV and ROV communication, offshore oil and gas, and oceanographic monitoring.

Specifications

Max data rate38,400 baud
UWM1000 rangeup to 350 m
UWM10000 rangeup to 10000 m
Max depthup to 7000 m
InterfaceRS-232

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