Experimental Verification of a Depth Controller using Model Predictive Control with Constraints onboard a Thruster Actuated AUV [PDF]
, 2012 In this work a depth and pitch controller for an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is developed. This controller uses the model predictive control method to manoeuvre the vehicle whilst operating within the defined constraints of the AUV actuators ...
Furlong, M. +4 more
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The predictive functional control and the management of constraints in GUANAY II autonomous underwater vehicle actuators [PDF]
, 2018 Autonomous underwater vehicle control has been a topic of research in the last decades. The challenges addressed vary depending on each research group's interests.
Gauthier Sellier, Alain +2 more
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CFD prediction of submarine motion during emergency surfacing
Zhongguo Jianchuan Yanjiu, 2019 [Objectives] Emergency surfacing is an important aspect of submarine vitality which is closely related to submarine safety. In order to master the motion laws of submarine during emergency surfacing performance,[Methods] this paper establishes a ...
LI Rijie, CHEN Qinglong, CHANG Wentian
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Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2022 As we know, for autonomous robots working in a complex underwater region, obstacle avoidance design will play an important role in underwater tasks. In this paper, a binocular-vision-based underwater obstacle avoidance mechanism is discussed and verified
Meiyan Zhang +3 more
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Estimating oceanic primary production using vertical irradiance and chlorophyll profiles from ocean gliders in the North Atlantic [PDF]
, 2015 An autonomous underwater vehicle (Seaglider) has been used to estimate marine primary production (PP) using a combination of irradiance and fluorescence vertical profiles.
Adrian P. Martin +13 more
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Experimental Study on Propulsion Characteristic of Autonomous Intervention ROV [PDF]
한국해양공학회지, 2019 In autonomous interventions using an underwater vehicle with a manipulator, grasping based on target detection and recognition is one of the core technologies.
Taekyeong Yeu +4 more
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Underwater Docking Approach and Homing to Enable Persistent Operation
Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2021 One of the main limiting factors in deployment of marine robots is the issue of energy sustainability. This is particularly challenging for traditional propeller-driven autonomous underwater vehicles which operate using energy intensive thrusters.
Brian R. Page +3 more
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International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2020 The long-range autonomous underwater vehicle is a new underwater vehicle with capability of stereoscopic observation of the ocean over a wide range of time series.
Hao Xu +3 more
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Autonomous swimming technology for an AUV operating in the underwater jacket structure environment
International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, 2019 This paper presents the autonomous swimming technology developed for an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) operating in the underwater jacket structure environment. To prevent the position divergence of the inertial navigation system constructed for the
Ji-Hong Li, Daegil Park, Geonhui Ki
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Design of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2011 There are concerns about the impact that global warming will have on our environment, and which will inevitably result in expanding deserts and rising water levels.
Tadahiro Hyakudome
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