Search and Rescue
Water Linked provides advanced sensor technologies designed to enhance precision and efficiency in critical underwater operations, such as missing person searches, submerged vehicle recovery, and disaster response. From providing backup navigation and real-time positioning to clear imaging and communication, our solutions support divers, ROVs, and AUVs in challenging environments. Whether navigating in low-visibility conditions or recovering submerged assets, Water Linked’s technology helps improve safety, coordination, and effectiveness in these complex missions, making it a reliable choice for search and recovery teams.
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Missing People Search
In critical missing person search missions, every moment is vital, and precision is non-negotiable. Water Linked's advanced sensor technologies offer unparalleled advantages that enhance the accuracy of search patterns, ensure thorough area coverage, and provide real-time status monitoring. When fully integrated with your search platform, our solutions can significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of recovery efforts.
Whether it's using our Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) to support positioning when satellite signals are impractical or unavailable or offering precise real-time subsea positioning for point-of-interest marking with our Underwater GPS (UGPS), we equip search teams with the tools they need to succeed. Our Sonar 3D-15 ensures clear visual records even in zero visibility conditions, while our Modem M16 enables real-time communication between submerged assets and surface teams. With Water Linked's integrated technologies, search and recovery missions become safer, faster, and more effective.
Submerged Vehicle Recovery
Recovering submerged vehicles is a complex operation that demands advanced technology, precise coordination, and expert skills. Whether it's cars, boats, airplanes, or other sunken equipment, the successful retrieval of these assets relies heavily on the seamless collaboration between divers, Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). Water Linked's innovative technologies significantly enhance these recovery missions.
By providing accurate navigation, real-time positioning, reliable communication, and high-resolution imaging, Water Linked empowers recovery teams to operate more safely and efficiently. This integration of cutting-edge products not only improves the effectiveness of each individual asset but also revolutionizes the overall approach to submerged vehicle recovery in challenging underwater environments.
Disaster response
In the aftermath of disasters like tsunamis, floods, hurricanes, and infrastructure collapses, effective underwater operations become essential for successful response and recovery efforts. Divers, Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) are vital assets in search and rescue missions, damage assessments, and environmental monitoring.
By providing precise navigation, real-time positioning, reliable communication, and high-resolution imaging, integrating our systems empowers first responders to operate more safely and efficiently. This integration of cutting-edge technology not only improves the effectiveness of individual assets but also revolutionizes disaster response operations in challenging underwater environments, ultimately improving outcomes in the face of natural and human-made catastrophes.
Underwater inspection
Water Linked's products are essential tools for conducting structural inspections of underwater structures, such as bridges and dams, and for rescue operations involving trapped individuals. The Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) ensures accurate navigation and position maintenance around the structure, facilitating thorough inspections. The Underwater Navigation System (USBL) provides precise location data, enabling detailed examination of specific areas.
Additionally, 3D Sonar technology offers visualization capabilities, helping to identify structural damage or locate trapped individuals. The Acoustic Modem supports real-time communication and data transmission between inspection teams and the command center, ensuring efficient coordination and decision-making during inspections.
ROV Navigation & Positioning
In the face of dynamic currents, communication challenges, and poor visibility that often plague underwater operations, our innovative solutions empower ROV pilots to navigate confidently and maintain optimal performance.
Our compact and lightweight suite of products—including Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) supporting precise navigation and control, Underwater GPS (UGPS) for real-time absolute positioning in challenging environments, the Sonar 3D-15 for clear imaging even in murky waters, and the Modem M16 for reliable communication beyond tether limitations—ensures that any ROV, regardless of size, can master the most demanding underwater environments.
Break free from traditional constraints and transform your ROV operations with Water Linked's cutting-edge technology.
AUV Navigation & Positioning
Enhance the autonomy of your AUVs with Water Linked's advanced navigation and communication technologies. Precise and reliable navigation is crucial for AUVs undertaking complex tasks like underwater surveys, inspections, and detailed seabed mapping. Our products are designed to increase your AUVs' autonomy by providing accurate navigation data, tracking capabilities, real-time imaging, and dependable communication.
With Water Linked's integrated technologies, your AUVs can operate more independently, efficiently, and effectively in complex underwater environments.
Photo courtesy of Boxfish RoboticsUnderwater Communication
Acoustic modems enable underwater communication for ROVs, AUVs, and divers, overcoming the limitations of optical and electromagnetic signals. They convert digital data into sound waves, allowing devices to "talk" effectively underwater. Versatile and reliable, acoustic modems support navigation, data collection, remote control, and communication networks. This makes the acoustic modem a useful tool for use during environmental monitoring and marine research, where real-time, robust communication is critical in challenging marine environments.
Sonar imaging
At Water Linked, we specialize in cutting-edge sonar technology like our Sonar 3D-15, an advanced real-time, forward-looking multibeam imaging sonar that creates intricate 3D point cloud models. Unlike 2D sonar, which offers limited single-plane views requiring extensive training to interpret, our 3D sonar delivers comprehensive, easy-to-understand images of underwater environments, enhancing decision-making speed and accuracy.
Each acoustic "ping" generates a complete 3D image without the need for scanning or post-processing, which is critical for navigation and obstacle avoidance. With real-time 3D data from our compact Sonar 3D-15, new opportunities for advanced autonomy in underwater operations are emerging.
You can count on us just like those in need count on you.
Choosing the right tools for the job is paramount, but beyond mere product features, exceptional customer service sets us apart. Our commitment to promptly address technical issues and provide ongoing support ensures that SAR teams can rely on our products when every second counts.
Product Features
Small size
Our sensors are all developed to fit on small vehicles as well as bigger ones, without compromising performance.
Light weight
Lightweight sensors allow fitment on lighter vehicles, and leave you with excess payload capacity for other equipment.
Low power consumption
Our smart, proprietary technology leaves more power for your other devices or can help free up payload capacity due to requiring
smaller battery packs.
"Water Linked’s agility in addressing our needs ensures seamless integration and operational efficiency. Their team is always available to provide prompt and effective support. We also value the personal touch that fosters a relationship grounded in mutual respect and trust.
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- Cody Warner, Director of Sales and Marketing, Deep Trekker
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