A Novel Integrated Underwater Communication and Positioning Algorithm Based on OFDM-DPPM

Yichen Xue; Wanlong Zhao; Chenguang He; Yufei Cheng

doi:10.1109/LWC.2026.3679019

A Novel Integrated Underwater Communication and Positioning Algorithm Based on OFDM-DPPM

Yichen Xue
, Wanlong Zhao^*
, Chenguang He
, Yufei Cheng

^*Corresponding author for this work

Harbin Institute of Technology
School of Information Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Weihai

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Abstract

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) are indispensable in ocean exploration. To address their concurrent communication and positioning requirements during underwater operations, Integrated Underwater Communication and Positioning (IUCP) technology has emerged. This letter proposes a novel IUCP algorithm combining Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing and Differential Pulse Position Modulation (OFDM-DPPM), including waveform design and model construction. The OFDM-DPPM scheme demonstrates superior interference resilience and enhanced throughput compared to conventional modulation schemes. Simulations emulating underwater multipath channels validated the advanced performance of OFDM-DPPM in acoustic communication through comparative analysis. Multiple real-test experiments further confirmed its excellent communication performance and high-precision ranging capabilities.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2363-2367
Number of pages	5
Journal	IEEE Wireless Communications Letters
Volume	15
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/LWC.2026.3679019
State	Published - 2026
Externally published	Yes

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DPPM
IUCP
OFDM

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A Novel Integrated Underwater Communication and Positioning Algorithm Based on OFDM-DPPM

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