AITP Acoustic Ice Tethered Platform

Link between sub-surface underwater vehicles and satellite transmission

SOFAR sound source 780 Hz

acoustic transmissions 6 times a day

RAFOS receiver 1560 Hz (1 signal/day).

Acoustic modems for short range navigation (10kms to 10 miles) incl. homing capability and high speed communication (100kbits/s) between Floats and AITPs.

satellite communication via Iridium and GPS positionning.