EvoLogics has released its new acoustic navigation system for divers to facilitate map-based navigation with seamless two-way communication between divers and the dive supervision team, as well as pre-mission and real-time waypoint setup.

Much like texting on a smartphone, the system allows a team of divers to exchange short messages with each other and the surface while providing real-time tracking of each other’s positions. Map waypoints can be added before or during the mission to coordinate operations and mark discovered objects or infrastructure for further investigation.

The battery-powered diver tracker unit is compatible with all EvoLogics 18/34 modems and systems. It comes with mounts to attach it to the diver’s scuba tank or to most of the common underwater scooters.

The diver console is a compact wrist tablet that connects to the tracker modem by cable. It provides the diver access to the SiNAPS user interface that displays real-time positioning information and the text chat tool.

At the surface, the USBL buoy acts as the acoustic node for operations and is designed for mobile scenarios. It fully supports bidirectional diver tracking and message exchange.

System applications include: search and rescue, salvage operations, recovery efforts and cleanup operations.

Watch a video on the system here.