Pubblicazione scientifica

The Diver System: Multimedia Communication and Localization Using Underwater Acoustic Networks

FILONE TECNOLOGICO	TEMA
sicurezza e qualità sui luoghi di lavoro	sistemi per la sicurezza del lavoro in mare e/o a terra

RIASSUNTO

This paper concerns the design and implementation of a novel system for diving operations based on an efficient underwater acoustic network. The proposed system is composed of both static underwater nodes and divers that are equipped with acoustic modems and underwater tablets. The SUNSET Software Defined Communication Stack (S-SDCS) has been used to provide multi-hop networking capabilities. Novel image compression and transmission modules have been designed and implemented in S-SDCS. In addition, the localization module has been enhanced to increase the safety of the divers whose positions can be locally and remotely monitored. These modules interact with an innovative mobile application running on the underwater tablet thus enabling divers communication and remote position estimation and monitoring. In addition, divers can acquire and share pictures with other operators in real-time. The user interface of the application has been designed according to diver needs and feedback thus making it perfectly suitable for several diving scenarios. The system has been tested in several at-sea campaigns considering different application scenarios. The achieved results confirm that the proposed system is suitable for several diving experiences, enabling novel application scenarios while increasing divers safety.

DATA

Data di pubblicazione: 01/06/2019

AUTORI

MARCO BERNARDI
CHRISTIAN CARDIA
PETRIKA GJANCI
ANDREA MONTERUBBIANO
CHIARA PETRIOLI
LUIGI PICARI
DANIELE SPACCINI

ENTE DI AFFERENZA

WSENSE SRL ROME ITALY

RIVISTA

2019 IEEE 20th International Symposium on "A World of Wireless, Mobile and Multimedia Networks" (WoWMoM) (Page(s): 1-8)

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