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High Accuracy Localization and Underwater Communication

Implementing Organization

Subsea Systems Institute, University of Houston

Overview

DWH Project Funding

$139,500

Known Leveraged Funding

$0

Funding Organization

The U.S. Department of Treasury

Funding Program

The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 5: Centers of Excellence Research Grant Program

Details

Project Category

Science

Project Actions

Oil System Safety Research

Targeted Resources

Infrastructure

Project Description

This project will focus on magnetic induction (MI) (1) for high-accuracy, short-range, non-optical localization of remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs), and (2) in conjunction with acoustic modems to optimize communications between a maneuvering

Contact

Stephanie Coates
713-743-6530
sacoates@uh.edu
Project Website
Project Partners

None

Affiliated Institutions

Underwater vehicles need high-accuracy, short-range non-optical localization. Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are relied on for subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair of structures where access by human personnel is dangerous.

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