Enhancing the capabilities of researchers in designing and implementing advanced underwater acoustic communication systems and underwater localization solutions
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of Montenegro hosted two distinguished professors, Nikola Mišković and Roee Diamant, for a two-day expert visit. The event, organized by the MONUSEN project, took place on May 11-12, 2023, at the MONUSEN laboratory. The visit aimed to enhance the capabilities of researchers in designing and implementing advanced underwater acoustic communication systems and underwater localization solutions.
Day 1: A Journey into the Depths of Underwater Systems and Technologies
The first day of the visit started with a presentation by Professor Nikola Mišković, a full professor at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER), and the head of the Laboratory for Underwater Systems and Technologies (LABUST). He provided an in-depth look into the most recent achievements of LABUST, focusing on various projects and their results.
Following this, Professor Mišković introduced the attendees to acoustic-based underwater sensors. He explained the basic principles of acoustic propagation, acoustic modems, and underwater localization methods.
In the afternoon, Professor Mišković led a brainstorming session with MONUSEN researchers. The aim of this session was to generate innovative research ideas in the field of underwater acoustic sensor networks. This interactive session provided an excellent platform for the exchange of ideas and fostered a collaborative environment.
Day 2: Exploring the Marine Life and Cybersecurity in Underwater Acoustic Communication
On the second day, Associate Professor Roee Diamant, from the Department of Marine Technologies, University of Haifa, discussed the challenges of underwater acoustic communication and shared intriguing projects related to marine life monitoring. These included tracking lobsters, detecting dolphin whistles, and understanding the language of sperm whales, showcasing the diverse applications of underwater acoustic technologies.
Professor Diamant then shifted the focus to cybersecurity in underwater acoustic communications (UWACs). He presented research on message authentication and algorithms for preventing interceptions of signals, highlighting the importance of security in underwater communication networks. He also presented state-of-the-art research for target detection.
Expanding further on the topic of cybersecurity, Professor Diamant outlined the latest research in the area of security for underwater networks. He discussed the methods and challenges involved and presented their latest research project, the Safe-Ucomm Project, funded by a NATO-SPS grant.
The two-day expert visit provided the researchers at the University of Montenegro with a unique opportunity to learn from experienced experts in the field of marine robotics and underwater acoustic signal processing.