Further teleoperated experiments with an underwater mobile manipulator via acoustic modem: modem characterization

In this study, we conducted preliminary experiments to characterize an acoustic sonar [1][2] for underwater communication. We carried on image transmission experiments and attempted to reduce reflections using insulating cork. Moving the buoy along the surface revealed the central area of the tank t...

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Autores: González, J., Echagüe Guardiola, Juan Jesús, Lunghi, Giacomo, Martí Avilés, José Vicente, Marín Prades, Raúl, Solis Jiménez, Alejandro, Pino Jarque, Andrea, Sanz Valero, Pedro José
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/391396
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/391396
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Underwater acoustics
Remote control
Underwater communications
Robot networks
Simulation
Hardware in the loop
Optical modem
Acústica submarina
Telecontrol
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Física::Acústica::Sonar
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Informàtica::Automàtica i control
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Sumario:In this study, we conducted preliminary experiments to characterize an acoustic sonar [1][2] for underwater communication. We carried on image transmission experiments and attempted to reduce reflections using insulating cork. Moving the buoy along the surface revealed the central area of the tank to have the best communication with Girona. We plan to conduct further experiments with the acoustic modem in a realistic environment. In addition, we are also testing Visible Light Communication (VLC) [3] optical modems, which yielded better results than the acoustic modem. We aim to develop a multimodal system for improved communication under different environmental conditions.