CSIR Demonstrates Broadband Underwater Communication System to Armscor for Naval Operations
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) showcased a broadband underwater communication system to Armscor, achieving data rates over 240 kbps for the South African Navy. This system, utilizing multiple-input multiple-output technology, enables fast acoustic data transfer up to 500 meters and supports autonomous underwater vehicles with live video streaming. Additionally, the CSIR enhanced the Navy's capabilities by installing a sonar demonstrator in a new towfish, providing high-resolution acoustic imaging with near-real-time processing.

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.




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