BS ISO IEC 30140-1-2018 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS ISO/IEC 30140-1:2018 — Information technology — Underwater acoustic sensor network (UWASN) — Part 1: Overview and requirements. This document gives a high-level overview of UWASN concepts, describes the principal characteristics of underwater acoustic communications (propagation variability, high delays, multipath, noise, attenuation) and derives specific and general requirements for the design, deployment and operation of underwater acoustic sensor networks.

Abstract

This part of ISO/IEC 30140 provides a general overview of underwater acoustic sensor networks, analyses how underwater propagation and acoustic channel characteristics differ from terrestrial networks, identifies UWASN specificities (node housings, transducer types, energy constraints, 2D/3D topologies) and derives requirements to support reliable sensing, communication and network management in underwater environments.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard).
• Publication date: February 2018 (edition 1, 2018-02).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO) / IEC (JTC 1/SC 41 committee).
• ICS / categories: 35.110 (Networking).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2018-02).
• Number of pages: 38 (official ISO edition).

Sources: ISO bibliographic record and standard catalog entries.

Scope

Defines the overview, typical applications and high-level requirements for underwater acoustic sensor networks (UWASN). The scope includes characterisation of underwater acoustic communications (propagation loss, multipath, Doppler, noise and high propagation delay), differences between UWASN and terrestrial sensor networks, node and transducer considerations, deployment topologies (2D and 3D), cross-layer aspects and broad system-level requirements needed to support interoperable, resilient UWASN deployments. It does not specify detailed protocol stacks or hardware designs (those are addressed in other parts of the 30140 series).

Key topics and requirements

• Overview of UWASN application domains (environmental monitoring, oceanography, surveillance, offshore industry support).
• Effects of underwater propagation variability: attenuation, high latency, multipath and Doppler.
• Differences from terrestrial sensor networks (acoustic vs RF, housings, energy and maintenance constraints).
• Requirements for node hardware and acoustic modems (robust housings, appropriate transducers, power management).
• Topology and deployment considerations: 2D seabed/near-surface layouts and true 3D networks (depth layers, relay nodes).
• Cross-layer design recommendations and the need for application-aware, energy-efficient protocols.
• High-level interoperability and interface guidance (series-level objective to enable interworking among UWASNs).

These topics are derived from the overview and requirement sections of the standard.

Typical use and users

Typical users include system architects and engineers designing underwater sensing and communications systems, researchers in oceanography and marine science, manufacturers of underwater acoustic modems and sensors, integrators for offshore energy and subsea infrastructure, and defence organisations planning acoustic surveillance or communications solutions. The standard supports procurement, system design reviews and high-level interoperability planning.

Related standards

ISO/IEC 30140-1 is Part 1 of the ISO/IEC 30140 UWASN series. Related parts in the series include: Part 2 — Reference architecture (ISO/IEC 30140-2:2017), Part 3 — Entities and interfaces (ISO/IEC 30140-3:2018), and Part 4 — Interoperability (ISO/IEC 30140-4:2018). These companion parts provide the conceptual model, entity/interface descriptions and interoperability requirements referenced by Part 1.

Keywords

UWASN, underwater acoustic sensor network, underwater acoustic communication, acoustic modem, multipath, Doppler, propagation loss, energy harvesting, 2D/3D topology, interoperability, ISO/IEC 30140.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/IEC 30140-1:2018 (published as BS ISO/IEC 30140-1:2018 in the British catalogue) is the overview and requirements part of the international standard series that defines high-level concepts and requirements for underwater acoustic sensor networks (UWASN).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the UWASN overview, application domains, channel and propagation characteristics (attenuation, multipath, delay, noise, Doppler), principal differences with terrestrial sensor networks, and derives general and specific requirements for UWASN design and deployment. It sets the context for the series but does not provide low-level protocol or hardware specifications.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Network/system designers, marine researchers, equipment manufacturers, integrators for offshore and subsea projects, procurement and standards teams, and defence organisations with underwater sensing or communication needs.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As of the published record, ISO/IEC 30140-1:2018 is a published International Standard (edition 1, February 2018) and is the current Part 1 of the 30140 UWASN series. Users should verify national adoptions or later revisions before use.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 1 of the ISO/IEC 30140 series on Underwater Acoustic Sensor Networks; see Parts 2, 3 and 4 for reference architecture, entities/interfaces and interoperability guidance.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: UWASN, underwater acoustic network, acoustic modem, propagation variability, multipath, Doppler, 2D/3D topology, interoperability, energy management.