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However, node localization is a challenging problem. Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) used in terrestrial applications do not work underwater. In this paper, we propose and investigate techniques based on matched field processing for localization of a single-antenna UWA communication receiver relative to one or more transmit antennas. Firstly, we demonstrate that a non-coherent ambiguity function (AF) allows significant improvement in the localization performance compared to the coherent AF previously used for this purpose, especially at high frequencies typically used in communication systems. Secondly, we propose a two-step (coarse-to-fine) localization technique. The second step provides a refined spatial sampling of the AF in the vicinity of its maximum found on the coarse space grid covering an area of interest (in range and depth), computed at the first step. This technique allows high localization accuracy and reduction in complexity and memory storage, compared to single step localization. Thirdly, we propose a joint refinement of the AF around several maxima to reduce outliers. 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