Underwater Communication for IoUT Networks using MI Coils

This paper discusses the importance of Magnetic Induction (MI) and compares it with other underwater communication technologies. Internet of Underwater Things (loUT) provides higher data rate, lower propagation delay, increased conductivity and enables underwater wireless power transfer. Review of underwater technology using different shapes is analyzed. Basic information is provided for the Underwater Wireless power transfer between coils, and simulated in ANSYS Maxwell. This was not done previously as it was simulated in air. The results demonstrate improvement in the output characteristic of underwater coils in terms of coefficient of coupling, mutual inductance, and detection range (value of tesla in meters). The above shows that MI for underwater communication using multiple coils is implementable and has scope for conducting future research in fisheries, underwater oil drilling etc.