Diver Navigation & Communication
Diver Navigation/Communication system
The Diver Navigation System by EvoLogics is an innovative solution that enhances underwater missions by providing precise map-based navigation, real-time positioning - with the locations of all team members available to every diver and the surface crew - and text-based communication for professional diver teams.
The system enables seamless interaction between divers and the surface team, as well as among divers themselves - significantly improving situation awareness, operational efficiency, and diver safety.
With its unique combination of map-based mission planning and live diver tracking, two-way text messaging and real-time sharing of geo-referenced points of interest, the Diver Navigation System empowers teams to manage complex underwater tasks with clarity and control. Whether you are conducting sensitive search and rescue operations or detailed salvage and environmental surveys, the system increases mission success and optimizes team coordination below the surface.
The system consists of acoustic diver trackers interfaced with diver displays and an acoustic surface gateway, all managed through the intuitive and user-friendly SiNAPS software platform. This setup ensures accurate positioning and stable communication links - even in noisy or low-visibility environments - making it an essential tool for a wide range of diver operations.
Main Features - Diver Navigation System
The Diver Navigation System combines innovative features that enhance operational flexibility, mission success, and diver safety in challenging underwater environments.
Intuitive user interface
The system features a user-friendly, intuitive interface with individual configuration options and quick access to multiple software settings, enhancing operational efficiency and situational awareness so divers and surface teams can focus on mission priorities.
Components - Diver Navigation System
With its modular setup, user-friendly interface, and acoustic compatibility across EvoLogics’ product range, the Diver Navigation System adapts to the specific requirements of each mission and to meet the needs of the professional community.
Configuration Options
The Diver Navigation System is available in two setup configurations, tailored to different mission profiles: standard dives or operations with dive propulsion vehicles.
Technical Specifications
Encrypted acoustic communication
Range up to 1.5 km
Acoustic frequency
18-34 kHz
Positioning
Positioning in absolute geo-coordinates
Slant range accuracy
+/- 10 cm
Battery duration
Up to 8 hours
Map waypoints can be added before or even during the mission to coordinate operations, and mark discovered objects or infrastructure for further investigation
Diver Navigation/Communication system
Much like texting on a smartphone, the system allows a team of divers to exchange short messages with each other and the surface, while also providing real-time tracking of each other’s positions.
System components
The battery-powered diver tracker unit is compatible with all EvoLogics 18/34 modems and systems. It comes with mounts to attach it either on the diver’s scuba tank or to most of the common underwater scooters. The molded unibody design of the tracker ensures broad compatibility with various diving equipment and facilitates straightforward installation.
Surface team can track divers, monitor their positions, send messages, and define/change waypoints
Divers can see their own positions and the position of the team members on a visual map
Divers can set and receive waypoints and points of interest and share with all team members.
Locations can be marked in absolute geo-coordinates for later use and/or vehicle deployment
Divers can communicate with each other and with the surface team
The diver console is a compact wrist tablet that connects to the tracker modem by cable. It provides the diver access to the SiNAPS user interface - EvoLogics positioning software visualizing the map of the current operations area, the positions of all divers and the support vessel, and running the text chat tool.
At the surface, the USBL buoy acts as the acoustic node for operations. This device, a mono-unit with a USBL antenna, an integrated PC running SiNAPS positioning software, a dual-antenna GNSS receiver, and a WiFi access point, is designed for mobile scenarios. The Buoy ensures rapid setup and fully supports bidirectional diver tracking and message exchange.
The USBL buoy calculates diver positions using acoustic signals and displays them in the SiNAPS interface for the support team. This capability allows the surface team to monitor diver positions, communicate messages, and adjust mission waypoints as needed. Bidirectional acoustic links ensure that all mission divers have access to tracker positions.
Diver Navigation · Diver Tracking · Communication · Coordinate operations · Search and Rescue · Salvage operations · Recovery efforts · Cleanup operations ·
Diver Navigation · Diver Tracking · Communication · Coordinate operations · Search and Rescue · Salvage operations · Recovery efforts · Cleanup operations ·
Specification Diver Navigation/Communication
Encrypted acoustic communication, range up to 1.5 km, acoustic frequency18-34 kHz
Positioning in absolute geocoordinates, slant range accuracy +/- 10 cm
Battery duration up to 8 hours
Max. depth rating 50 m
Simultaneous tracking of up to 5 divers
Messaging to/from up to 100 divers

