marine acoustic systems & solutions

As a provider of marine technology in acoustic systems and solutions, L-3 Nautronix in Fremantle, Western Australia is a supplier of the various Defence products to the RAN and other allied navies, including:

navigation display systems
underwater computer systems
various ranges

- portable tracking range (PAR)
- multi-influence measurement range
- portable acoustic sonobuoy range (PASOR)
- acoustic measurement range

HAIL (through-water communications)

Description	Pertinent information
L-3 Nautronix (formally Nautronix Ltd) is acknowledged as a significant local and global leader in the provision of acoustic systems and solutions to the Naval and Maritime domains particularly in the areas of Through-water Communications, Portable Tracking & Positioning Ranges and Systems Integration. L-3 Nautronix has developed unique signalling that allows transmission of data at a relatively low signal-to-noise ratio and has a low impact on the surrounding marine environment.	From its centres around the globe, Nautronix is uniquely positioned to fulfil its role as global leader in through-water communication and positioning technology. Its unique Acoustic Digital Spread Spectrum (ADS2) signalling greatly enhances any defence activity, or oil exploration and production, that demands accurate acoustic communication and positioning.
Status	Company
Founded in Fremantle, Western Australia in 1982, L-3 Nautronix is now part of the L-3 Communications Group, headquartered in New York, USA. Current Defence projects include measurement ranges, navigation display systems, mine countermeasures underwater computer systems and through-water communications. L-3 Nautronix Customers in the Defence domain include the Royal Australian Navy, the United States Navy and the Royal Navy.	L-3 Communications Nautronix Limited