CSIR Demonstrates Broadband Underwater Communication System to Armscor for Naval Operations
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) demonstrated a broadband underwater data communication system to Armscor, achieving data rates exceeding 240 kbps. This system is designed for fast acoustic data transfer over distances up to 500 meters, enhancing the South African Navy's operational capabilities.
The CSIR utilized multiple-input multiple-output technology to improve signal reliability and data rates, alongside new hardware for buoy-mounted transmitter and receiver systems. The technology is crucial for autonomous underwater vehicles and includes live video streaming capabilities.
Additionally, the CSIR installed a sonar demonstrator into a new towfish to enhance the Navy's underwater operations. The sonar system captures high-resolution acoustic images and has been upgraded with proprietary processing software for near-real-time image formation.
