Structurally integrated transmitter beacon for underwater wireless optical communications in multiple ocean types

Jonathan J.D. McKendry; Xiaobin Sun; Martin D. Dawson; John Macarthur; Henry Bookey

Structurally integrated transmitter beacon for underwater wireless optical communications in multiple ocean types

Jonathan J.D. McKendry, Xiaobin Sun, Martin D. Dawson, John Macarthur, Henry Bookey

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Abstract

In this paper we describe a structurally integrated optical transmitter beacon concept that consists of a side-scattering fiber that can conform to solid surfaces, such as the outer surface of a submersible Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), suitable for convenient deployment in underwater applications. By coupling a modulated optical signal from a laser diode into the fiber, an omnidirectional "beacon" is achieved. We demonstrate coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM), illustrating that these beacons can transmit optical wireless data through several attenuation lengths in turbid water at aggregate data rates of up to 20 Mb/s.

Original language	English
Number of pages	5
Publication status	Published - 25 Jun 2021
Event	The 31st (2021) International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference: ISOPE-2021 - Rhodes, Greece Duration: 20 Jun 2021 → 25 Jun 2021 https://www.isope.org/conferences-symposia-and-workshops/

Conference

Conference	The 31st (2021) International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference
Abbreviated title	ISOPE-2021
Country/Territory	Greece
Period	20/06/21 → 25/06/21
Internet address	https://www.isope.org/conferences-symposia-and-workshops/

Keywords

optical communications
wireless communications
underwater wireless

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