Concept for an Underwater Acoustic Communication Network in an Arctic Environment

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Concept for an Underwater Acoustic Communication Network in an Arctic Environment  

W7707-175897/A
LeBlanc, JoAnne
Telephone No. - (902) 496-5010 
Fax No. - (902) 496-5016 

Requirement:
Defence Research & Development Canada (DRDC) Atlantic Research Centre (ARC) is currently investigating concepts for an underwater acoustic communication network for use in an Arctic environment. In support of that work, DRDC has a requirement to design and investigate communication protocols, acoustic sources and acoustic receivers to enable such an underwater communication network. 
 
The communication network is intended to support underwater sensing nodes, such as: seabed hydrophone arrays, vertical line hydrophone arrays (moored or surface-float suspended), and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), potentially towing a hydrophone line array. The communication network would provide a link between those sensing nodes over long ranges, on the order of 100-400 kilometers, and would enable the transfer of sensor information between network nodes and navigation data for mobile sensing nodes.

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This requirement contains Canadian Content.


Time Schedule:
The period for this contract will be 5 months from date of contract award.

Basis of Selection:
Will be based on the highest point rated compliant bid within statement maximum budget.

Funding:
The maximum fundingavailable for the contract resulting from the bid solicitation is $100,000.00 + applicable taxes.


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