Signal Processing to Characterize and Evaluate Nonlinear Acoustic Signals Applied to Underwater Communications

Project publication · Electronics

Summary

The article characterizes nonlinear acoustic signals applied to underwater communications, with particular attention to parameters such as time of arrival and amplitude.

Esquema del procesamiento de señales acústicas no lineales para comunicaciones submarinas
Figure from the original article. Source: Electronics/MDPI, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.

Main contribution

The research addresses the precise estimation of signals generated by the parametric effect, which are relevant to underwater communications and localization because of their directivity and range.

Resultados y alcance

La caracterización experimental muestra cómo las técnicas de procesado permiten identificar y evaluar componentes no lineales en señales acústicas submarinas. Los resultados respaldan su uso para comunicaciones y sensado, con sensibilidad a la propagación, al ruido, al transductor y a la configuración del ensayo.

Link with BoND1

BoND1 focuses on advanced connectivity beyond conventional solutions. This work contributes methodological knowledge in signal processing and communications in difficult media, a line compatible with the exploration of non-cellular technologies for extreme scenarios.

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Project publication · Electronics

Summary

The article characterizes nonlinear acoustic signals applied to underwater communications, with special attention to parameters such as arrival time and amplitude.

Scheme of non-linear acoustic signal processing for underwater communications
Figure from the original article. Source: Electronics/MDPI, reproduced without modifications under CC BY 4.0.

Bibliometric indicators

JCR quartileQ2
Impact factor2.9
Google Scholar citations7
JCR area
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
JCR year
2025
Scholar query
26 October 2026

Main contribution

The research addresses the precise estimation of signals generated by parametric effect, relevant for communications and underwater location due to their directivity and range.

Results and scope

The experimental characterization shows how processing techniques allow the identification and evaluation of non-linear components in underwater acoustic signals. The results support its use for communications and sensing, with sensitivity to propagation, noise, transducer and test configuration.

Link with BoND1

BoND1 focuses on advanced connectivity beyond conventional solutions. This work provides methodological knowledge in signal processing and communications in difficult environments, a line compatible with the exploration of non-cellular technologies for extreme scenarios.

DOIUPCT Repository

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