Experimental investigations of electromagnetic wave propagation in seawater

A. Shaw; A. I. Al-Shamma'a; S. R. Wylie; D. Toal

doi:10.1109/EUMC.2006.281456

Experimental investigations of electromagnetic wave propagation in seawater

A. Shaw, A. I. Al-Shamma'a, S. R. Wylie, D. Toal

Department of Electronics & Computer Engineering

Liverpool John Moores University

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Abstract

It is often preferable to avoid using divers to undertake sub-sea activities, the alternatives being autonomous or remotely operated robotic vehicles and manipulators. This will only be achievable if robust communications can be established through seawater. Presently for such sub-sea activities it is necessary to use acoustic modems, which are only capable of operating with data rates of up to 50kbs^-1. Optical sensors can also be used but these rely on clear water and in many sea conditions propagation beyond 10m is not possible. This paper will present new experimental results for electromagnetic wave propagation through seawater at MHz frequencies. These frequencies would enable the use of high speed data rates, suitable for a wide range of sub-sea activities.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society
Pages	572-575
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Print)	2960055160, 9782960055160
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMC.2006.281456
Publication status	Published - 2006
Event	36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006 - Manchester, United Kingdom Duration: 10 Sep 2006 → 12 Sep 2006

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Name	Proceedings of the 36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006

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Conference	36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Manchester
Period	10/09/06 → 12/09/06

Keywords

Underwater acoustic communication
Underwater antennas
Underwater optical communication
Underwater radio propagation
Underwater vehicle communication

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Shaw, A., Al-Shamma'a, A. I., Wylie, S. R., & Toal, D. (2006). Experimental investigations of electromagnetic wave propagation in seawater. In Proceedings of the 36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006 (pp. 572-575). Article 4057879 (Proceedings of the 36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006). IEEE Computer Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMC.2006.281456

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Shaw, A, Al-Shamma'a, AI, Wylie, SR & Toal, D 2006, Experimental investigations of electromagnetic wave propagation in seawater. in Proceedings of the 36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006., 4057879, Proceedings of the 36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006, IEEE Computer Society, pp. 572-575, 36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006, Manchester, United Kingdom, 10/09/06. https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMC.2006.281456

Experimental investigations of electromagnetic wave propagation in seawater. / Shaw, A.; Al-Shamma'a, A. I.; Wylie, S. R. et al.
Proceedings of the 36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006. IEEE Computer Society, 2006. p. 572-575 4057879 (Proceedings of the 36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006).

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