DiveNET: Commander

Advanced USBL Multi-Target Positioning and Navigation

Highly compact and streamlined Diver/ROV/AUV tracking and navigation support Support for up to 23 transponders 32 wireless code commands Mutual Navigation technology provides position topside and vector to base station subsea Autonomous or integrated service Precision: 1° (heading) / 0.34 m (slant range) Range: 1,000 (standard) / 5,000 m (advanced) Maximum depth: 300 m (standard) / 1,000 m (OEM)

DiveNET Subsea Wireless

Los Angeles, US

Description

DiveNET: Commander is a compact, multi-function and multi-target Ultra-Short Base Line (USBL) underwater navigation solution designed for diver and unmanned applications.

Commander provides multi-function service:

Relative Bearing tracking
Absolute coordinate tracking with track recording
Underwater navigation support (distance and direction to base station)
Autonomous or carrier-integrated operation
Transmission of remote code commands and telemetry

The Commander Transponder (COMT) subsea unit is available with a battery pack for autonomous operation or in standalone configuration for integration with carrier systems. Transponders are available for 300 m and 1,000 m (OEM) maximum depths.

Each COMT beacon supports 16 system commands, 16 user commands and provides own telemetry to the base station.

Each COMT beacon receives the base station azimuth from the MAST topside antenna while independently measuring range, water depth and temperature.

The Master Transceiver (MAST) topside base station antenna supports interfacing with surface GNSS to enable absolute coordinate operation and track recording.

DiveNET: Commander is designed for effective, robust operation in real-world conditions, requiring minimal configuration and maintenance. The system is supplied with dedicated, open-source code operating software.

Highly compact and streamlined
Diver/ROV/AUV tracking and navigation support
Support for up to 23 transponders
32 wireless code commands
Mutual Navigation technology provides position data topside and subsea
Autonomous or integrated service
Precision: 1° (heading) / 0.34 m (slant range)
Range: 1,000 (standard) / 5,000 m (advanced)
Maximum depth: 300 m (standard) / 1,000 m (OEM)

Specifications

Transponders: Dimensions {mm}

64x62

Dry weight {kg}

0.44

Depth rating {m}

300 (standard), 1000 (OEM)

Additional functions

Standalone relative bearing tracking or vehicle integration for 32 remote commands and telemetry transmission

Physical properties of transducer head: Diameter [mm]

64

Height [m]

0.128

Min. external power [Voltage]

4

Max. external power [Voltage]

12

Max power consumption [W]

25

System Parameters: Frequency {kHz}

6-18 kHz

Max. operation range {m}

5000

Number of active elements

1

Number of transponder channels

23

Multi user functionality

N

LBL-functionality

N

Spread spectrum technology

Y

Motion compensation: Motion sensors compatible to the system:

Integrated tilt sensing

Interfaces: Compatible hardware

Surface GNSS and compass

Compatible software

Windows compatible open source control software, real-time GPS emulation output topside

Real-time access procedure

Windows USB with conversion to UART 9600 (RS-232/422)

Deployment: Recommended distance below keel {m}

3

Inside deployment pole available

N

Outside deployment pole available

N

Mounting and deployment: Mounting

Hull mounted & Portable

Retractable

Y

Used Sonar Methods: Type of system

Fixed wavelength signal with code division for up to 23 responders

More information: Distinguishable features

Optional absolute coordinate tracking with surface GNSS interface, track recording+export; Mutual navigation: determination of range by both base station and transponder, transmission of azimuth from base station to transponder