摘要 |
The present invention is a device and method of transferring data from an autonomous underwater vehicle to a control center located above. The system comprises a plurality of canisters designed to store a packet of data and transport that data to the surface where the system transmits the data to a control center receiver. A compressed lifting gas released into a balloon provides buoyancy to transport the canister from depth to surface. At the surface the balloon lifts an antenna to a sufficient altitude for reliable communication. After transmission of the data, the device releases the balloon and sinks to the sea floor. |