# Overview

The ROV Locator (ROVL) is designed for low-cost, medium accuracy localization of underwater objects.

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* The system can be used to guide an ROV to an area of interest, either manually or autonomously
* The system can be used to locate an ROV or AUV

This system is designed and priced for use by people who need to know generally where their ROV is located. It is not intended to be a survey-grade instrument, and it has few features not directly required for the primary function. Better performance can be realized by using the ROVL as part of an Omnitrack system.

A minimum complete system requires both a transmitter or transponder and a receiver or transceiver.

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