Contribution
Bio- and Eco-friendly Underwater Communication (Networks)
* Presenting author
Abstract:
In Europe we are now in the third implementation cycle of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive â MSFD (2008/56/EC) with D11 Commission Decision (EU) 2017/848 of 17.05.2017. This prescribes: âIntroduction of energy, including underwater noise, is at levels that do not adversely affect the marine environment.â For underwater communication (networks) in the last decade many ISO-IEC Internet of Underwater Things standards like 30140 âUnderwater acoustic sensor network (UWASN) Part 1 â 4â, 30142, 30143, 30171,  30175,  30177,  30183, ⦠were ratified, all without a concrete physical waveform description, all without a  size regulation of message immission to receive a good environmental status. The goal of silent oceans can only reach with bio-friendly / eco-friendly hydro acoustical implementations. But how can this be defined? What is eco-friendly? What are verifiable, in situ determinable criteria that can be punished without administrative overkill? Scientific assistance could help commissions and standardization working groups like ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 41 WG7 to sharpen international standards so that the administrative burden in the underwater world remains limited. The community itself can therefore help to define them so that others do not impose a construct on it. This article will discuss initial proposals for the standardization body.