Water Linked provides compact underwater sensor technology for enhanced subsea navigation and communication. Their solutions include Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs), Underwater GPS (UGPS), and acoustic modems, enabling precise positioning and reliable data transmission for underwater vehicles and divers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Underwater operations are often hampered by limited spatial awareness and communication capabilities, hindering the autonomy and efficiency of subsea vehicles and divers. Traditional navigation and communication systems can be bulky, expensive, and difficult to integrate, limiting their adoption across various industries.
Solution
Water Linked develops compact and lightweight underwater sensor technology designed to enhance subsea navigation and communication. Their product suite includes Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) for precise dead-reckoning navigation, Underwater GPS (UGPS) for absolute positioning, acoustic modems for reliable data transmission, and 3D sonar for advanced imaging. These integrated solutions empower underwater vehicles and divers with improved spatial awareness and operational autonomy, facilitating more complex and efficient subsea missions. The company focuses on providing reliable and accessible technology across a broad spectrum of underwater applications.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes operators and developers of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), as well as professionals in industries such as offshore energy, defense, marine science, and public safety who require advanced subsea navigation and communication solutions.
Features
- Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs): Available in compact and long-range variants (e.g., DVL A50, DVL A125) for accurate velocity and altitude measurements.
- Underwater GPS (UGPS): Robust acoustic positioning systems (e.g., UGPS G2) for real-time absolute positioning in challenging underwater environments.
- Acoustic Modems: Miniature and reliable modems (e.g., Modem M16) for underwater communication, enabling data transmission beyond tether limitations.
- 3D Sonar: Real-time, forward-looking multibeam imaging sonar (Sonar 3D-15) that generates 3D point cloud models for enhanced situational awareness and obstacle avoidance.
- Compact and Lightweight Design: All sensors are engineered for easy integration onto various sizes of underwater vehicles without compromising performance.
- Low Power Consumption: Proprietary technology designed to minimize power draw, allowing for extended operational durations or reduced power system requirements.
- Broad Industry Application: Solutions tailored for underwater robotics, energy, commercial diving, defense, science and academia, and public authorities.