ATOS
Acoustic Antenna using only Optical Technology
The ATOS project aims to develop an underwater acoustic antenna for maritime surveillance using only optical technology.
Projet en cours
| Project leader | Thales Underwater Systems |
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| Industrials partners | CGG Veritas, Quantel, Rakon France, Thales Research & Technology |
| Research partners | Perfos, Ifremer, ENSSAT, Université de Rennes 1 (FOTON, EVC) |
| Budget | 4 300 K€ |
| Cofinanceur publics | FUI (French Single Interministerial Found) and Regional authorities |
| Year of labeling | 2008 |
| Year of co-financing | 2009 |
This development is a technological breakthrough for passive underwater acoustic monitoring systems. This breakthrough is founded on the use of optical sensors based on fibre laser optical cavities which are multiplexable and easily interrogated from great distances via a single fibre optic cable without the need for on-board electrical power. This self-supporting system can also be used in conjunction with more complete maritime protection systems such as those developed within the framework of Pôle Mer Méditerranée.
Autour du pôle
Oceanology International 2020 : le salon des technologies bleues
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- Événements du pôle
Colloque National Eolien
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- Événements partenaires
