Abstract:
The article examines the development of underwater space in the interests of maritime freight transport as such, which increases the carrying capacity of existing sea transport routes, increases energy efficiency and reduces the risks of freight transport, provided there is no negative impact on the movement of the vehicle by wind, surface waves and drift currents. It is proposed to create an extensive system of cargo transportation in the underwater space as an alternative to conventional shipping. The best underwater data exchange in terms of speed and volume of transmitted information is provided by laser methods. In second place is radio communication in the microwave range and in third place is the hydroacoustic communication channel. Thus, underwater data transmission based on lasers and radio waves is effective for data transmission only in conditions where the underwater transport vessel moves in the near-surface layer of the ocean. In the future, hybrid data exchange systems will be created under water, based on the physical principles of data transmission by radio, laser, hydroacoustic communication. Hybrid communication systems based on hydroacoustics and radar are not excluded.
