Amphibious Access Point

Managing underwater infrastructure over the Internet and positioning underwater objects
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Amphibious Access Point
Internet of Underwater Things

Amphibious Access Point

Receive sensor data from underwater objects, control underwater mechanisms, and determine the geographic position of underwater network nodes

The Amphibious Access Point consists of a "surface part" — a module providing Internet connectivity and GNSS reception — and an "underwater part" — a module providing data exchange and positioning under water.

So that you can make an informed decision about whether the device suits your tasks, we have prepared a detailed description of the Amphibious Access Point, its technical specifications and its communication protocol.

  • Universal installation. The device can be free-drifting or tethered to a surface object — a vessel, a moored buoy, etc.
  • Long-range data transmission. Depending on the version, the device provides data exchange at distances of up to 8 km without repeaters
  • Reliable communication. A dependable signal, field-tested in real conditions. Guaranteed-delivery mode is implemented at the device level
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How most analogous systems work

Almost all similar devices were built around point-to-point communication and complex routing methods. Such a system involves a large number of repeaters, which unambiguously reduces the reliability of the system as a whole.

The more repeaters involved in data transmission, the higher the probability of error at each node. Message latency and routing overhead also increase.

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How the Amphibious Access Point works

Our approach is based on completely different processes and protocols. Network coordination is handled by the Amphibious Access Point: data transmission occurs only on the access point's command, which avoids collisions even with a large number of network elements. The many-to-one protocol and impressive operating range eliminate the need for repeaters and reduce the probability of errors caused by a large number of unsynchronized transmitting devices in the water.

The access point optimally allocates time between your devices, so you receive all your data on time and without loss.

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