Demonstrated Polarization Encoded Underwater Visible Light Communication

This paper examines the potential to apply polarized light encoding techniques with commodity receivers and LED transmitters underwater, enabling synergistic low-cost optical communications for littoral and maritime environments. Experimental results show viability with varied water salinity and dis...

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Published inIEEE Research and Applications of Photonics in Defense Conference (Online) pp. 1 - 2
Main Authors Barber, D., Smith, C., Nelson, C.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 13.08.2025
Subjects
imaging sensors
Optical sensors
Optical transmitters
Optoelectronic and photonic sensors
Photonics
polarization
Receivers
Salinity (geophysical)
Signal to noise ratio
Turbidity
underwater
Visible light communication
Water heating
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ISSN2836-6832
DOI10.1109/RAPID64712.2025.11151395

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Summary:This paper examines the potential to apply polarized light encoding techniques with commodity receivers and LED transmitters underwater, enabling synergistic low-cost optical communications for littoral and maritime environments. Experimental results show viability with varied water salinity and disturbances caused by heat and mechanical agitation.
ISSN:2836-6832
DOI:10.1109/RAPID64712.2025.11151395