On-Site Calibration-Based Estimation Method of Forward Seabed Elevation Using Forward Scan Sonar [PDF]
This paper addresses a novel calibration-based estimation method to measure the forward seabed elevation (FSE) where an area illuminated by forward scan sonar (FSS) for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs).
CHO, HYEONWOO +2 more
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Dynamic Modeling of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles with Online Disturbance Compensation Scheme
With the advancement in robotics technology over the recent years, underwater robots’ design and development are gaining interest. Unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) have many applications in aquaculture, deep‐sea exploration, research, and enhanced rescue tasks. However, various factors must be considered when developing any underwater vehicle system
Sheikh Izzal Azid +4 more
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Due to the aquatic nature of communication in the underwater world, the underwater acoustic sensor network (UASN) is commonly used. However, it has inherent limitations, such as limited bandwidth, high transmission energy, long propagation delays, void regions, and expensive battery replacement.
Gulista Khan +7 more
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Systems approach to defeating Maritime Improvised Explosive Devices in U.S. ports [PDF]
Includes supplementary materialInsight gained from terrorist attacks, training excercises, and intelligence intercepts over the past few years has shown a renewed interest in the use of mining as an effective means of disrupting commerce and damaging ...
Causee, Christopher +10 more
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The blockchain: a new framework for robotic swarm systems [PDF]
Swarms of robots will revolutionize many industrial applications, from targeted material delivery to precision farming. However, several of the heterogeneous characteristics that make them ideal for certain future applications --- robot autonomy ...
A Ruckelshausen +19 more
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Unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) are currently one of the practical instruments to complete some human unreachable tasks such as deep‐sea exploration, hazardous chemical‐contaminated underwater areas, and very tight or narrow underwater channels.
Sarawuth Srinakaew +2 more
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UUV Autonomous Decision-Making Method Based on Dynamic Influence Diagram
Considering the complexity and uncertainty of decision-making in the operating environment of an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), this study proposes an autonomous decision-making method based on the dynamic influence diagram (DID) and expected utility
Hongfei Yao, Hongjian Wang, Ying Wang
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Evaluation of an acoustic detection algorithm for reactive collision avoidance in underwater applications [PDF]
Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2013.Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.Includes bibliographical references (page 33).This thesis sought to evaluate a vehicle detection algorithm based on a passive
Viquez Rojas, Oscar Alberto
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Autonomous Unmanned Vehicle (AUV) Workbench Rehearsal and Replay: Mapping Diverse Vehicle Telemetry Outputs to Common XML Data Archives [PDF]
15th International Symposium on Unmanned Untethered Submersible Technology (UUST), Autonomous Undersea Systems Institute (AUSI), Durham New Hampshire, 19-22 August 2007.NPS AUV Workbench ...
Brutzman, Don
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Positioning Systems for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review
Positioning systems are integral to Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) operation, enabling precise navigation and control in complex underwater environments.
Christos Alexandris +2 more
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