SOURCE: IDRW.ORG
The Indian Navy, through the iDEX DISC 12 Challenge, is seeking private sector companies to participate in the design and development of a cutting-edge Underwater Smart Communication Buoy for passive surveillance and data transmission in open sea environments. This innovative initiative aligns with the broader goals of enhancing indigenous defence capabilities under the Atmanirbhar Bharat program, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign technology and promote domestic solutions for critical defence systems.
The Underwater Smart Communication Buoy is being designed for passive underwater surveillance at depths of up to 200 meters. It will surface at regular intervals to transmit critical acoustic data to a base station through satellite communication. The buoy is intended to operate autonomously, collecting and analyzing data while remaining in the open seas for up to 90 days without human intervention.
Specific Features Sought by the Indian Navy:
Smart Communication: Data transmission needs to be seamless and efficient, with the buoy surfacing periodically to send information, ensuring continuous, real-time situational awareness.
Autonomous Operation: The buoy must be capable of functioning without manual oversight, at variable programmed depths and locations in the open sea.
Data Collection and Edge Computing: It will gather acoustic data for surveillance and, using edge computing, will process this data to determine which information is critical. Only the most relevant data will be transmitted to the base station via satellite link.
Compact and Self-Sustaining Design: The buoy must be compact, easy to deploy, and self-sustaining, capable of operating for up to 90 days in harsh marine environments.
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