When Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) or Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) lose power at depth, recovery operations can quickly become complex, time-consuming, and costly. Xeos by Satlink addresses this challenge with a specialized configuration of its Nemo X Iridium satellite tracking beacon, designed to maintain visibility and recovery capability even during complete subsea power loss.
The Nemo X has been customized with an integrated high-visibility LED flasher that activates automatically underwater if the host vehicle loses power. By separating the recovery signaling system from the vehicle’s primary power supply, operators retain a critical visual reference precisely when onboard systems would otherwise fail. This enables faster localization of disabled subsea assets, helping reduce search time and minimize disruption to ongoing offshore operations.
Alongside the visual recovery aid, the beacon continues transmitting satellite location data through the Iridium network, supporting coordinated surface recovery efforts anywhere in the world. Housed in a titanium enclosure rated to depths of 7,500 meters, the Nemo X combines rugged durability with reliable communications for demanding marine environments.
The platform also functions as a bidirectional serial data relay beacon via RS-232, enabling remote communication with subsea vehicles and platforms. Operators can send commands over Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD), adjust beacon settings, relay sensor information, or remotely control connected systems. GPS positioning, near real-time data recovery, remote configuration, and wake-on-input functionality further expand its operational versatility.
Designed for autonomous vehicle communications, marine sensor data relay, and subsea asset recovery, the Nemo X provides defense, offshore, and oceanographic operators with an integrated solution for maintaining tracking, visibility, and control in challenging underwater environments.
Read more about the Nemo X Beacon on Xeos By Satlink’s website.
