What frequency does the acoustic signal transmit on?
Unlike traditional acoustic communications equipment, the Fiobuoy’s system uses advanced digital signal processing employing Broad Band Spread Spectrum techniques (similar to mobile phones). This means the transmitted energy is ‘spread’ over a range of frequencies, typically 14 kHz – 31 kHz for the Fiobuoy. This has the advantage of overcoming real world impediments such as Doppler shift and signal bounce due to temperature or salinity layering or marine life. The system is not the traditional simple signalling system but full two-way confirmed-packet protocol enabling modem to modem type data communication.
