Bidirectional Acoustic Modem

Basic Description of Project

Problem Definition
There are many problems with existing underwater communications. Firstly, All Electromagnetic-based communications (except for ELF (Extremely Low Frequency), which is prohibitively regulated, expensive, and requires large antenna) fails to pierce beyond a few feet underwater, which leaves pressure waves (sound).

The existing Acoustic modems are all either expensive, proprietary, slow, or some combination of the three.

This project seeks to remedy that by creating an inexpensive modem that meets the requirements listed below.

Deliverables
One Complete communication unit, able to be attached to the submarine "The Catfish" and a base station

Initial Specifications
Range: 1000 m Bit rate: 9600 bps Error Tolerance: < 1 bps Cost: < $500 latency: No requirement Additional Features:
 * Low Power Mode
 * Bidirectional System

Semester 1: 2019SP
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Semester 2: 2019FA
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Contact Information
Devin Driggs - [mailto:drig3819@vandals.uidaho.edu drig3819@vandals.uidaho.edu] Luke Hill - [mailto:hill4714@vandals.uidaho.edu hill4714@vandals.uidaho.edu] Discord Server - https://discord.gg/CHXNDDB

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