Hydronet Underwater Modem and Edge Platform

A fully programmable platform for in-water communication, networking, sensing, AI-powered processing, and analytics.

Applications

  • Software-Defined Underwater Modem

  • Underwater Mesh and Wi-Fi Networks

  • UUV/USV Command, Control, and Navigaton

  • Underwater Wireless Video Streaming

  • AI-Powered Processing and Analytics

  • Plug-N-Play Support for Sensor Units

Key Features

  • Acoustic, Ultrasonic, Optical Communications

  • Modular Hardware & Software Design

  • Software-Defined Waveforms and Protocols

  • Self-Configuring Networks

  • High-Speed Data Rates for Underwater Assets

  • AI-based Inference, Control, and Data Analytics

  • Multi-Modal and MIMO Capable

    • Digital Interfaces

      • Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C, UART

    • Analog Interfaces

      • GPIO, On-Board ADCs & DACs

    • Operating System

      • HydroNet Linux OS

    • Storage

      • Up to 1 TB on a Micro-SD card

      • Expandable with an optional SSD

    • Power Consumption

      • Transmission: Up to 150W

      • Receiving: 3.46W

      • Power Down Idle: 1W

      • Power Down Sleep: <50mW

      • Deep Sleep: <10μW

    • APIs and User Interfaces

      • HydroNet API

      • GNU Radio

      • MATLAB

      • Command Line Interface

      • Google Protocol Buffers

      • High Level Languages (Python, C++)

      • Custom Waveform Player/Recorder

      • FPGA Design Suite

    • Communication Modules

      • Acoustic/Ultrasonic Frequencies

      • Optical Wavelengths

      • MIMO and Multi-Modal Capable

    • Communication Protocols

      • HydroFi, HydroMesh Routing, JANUS, Proprietary Single and Multi-Carrier Waveforms

    • Dimensions

      • Electronics: 152.4Lx76.2W mm

    • Connectors and Penetrators

      • SubConn

      • Pressure Release Valve

      • Mechanical Switch

      • Optional Camera and Sensor integration

    • Depth Rating

      • 50m (Acrylic Casing)

      • 900m (Aluminum Casing)