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, 2018 This article concerns the problem of computing solutions to state-constrained optimal control problems whose trajectory is affected by a flow field. This general mathematical framework is particularly pertinent to the requirements underlying the control ...
Chertovskih, Roman +3 more
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Active planning for underwater inspection and the benefit of adaptivity [PDF]
, 2012 We discuss the problem of inspecting an underwater structure, such as a submerged ship hull, with an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). Unlike a large body of prior work, we focus on planning the views of the AUV to improve the quality of the ...
Englot, Brendan J. +4 more
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Results of expert judgments on the faults and risks with Autosub3 and an analysis of its campaign to Pine Island Bay, Antarctica, 2009 [PDF]
, 2009 Probabilistic risk assessment is a methodology that can be systematically applied to estimate the risk associated with the design and operation of complex systems.
Brito, Mario P., Griffiths, Gwyn
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Integration of a RSI microstructure sensing package into a Seaglider [PDF]
, 2015 Seagliders are a type of propeller-less AUV that glide through the water by changing their buoyancy. They have become mainstream collectors of standard oceanographic data (conductivity, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence and ...
Creed, Elizabeth +6 more
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Estimation of Parameters and Design of a Path Following Controller for a Prototype AUV [PDF]
, 2016 In order to improve the performance of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) deployed in different applications such as oceanographic survey, search and detection tasks in a given area necessitates the development of an appropriate path following ...
Kumar, Sagar, Sahoo, Satya Sundar
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, 2011 There were five main objectives for the trials cruise: The first tests of the Autosub Long Range AUV, testing of the HyBIS video guided grab system, testing of the MYRTLE-X Lander systems, testing of a deep camera system for the Lake Ellsworth probe and ...
et al,, McPhail, S.D.
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Intelligent Navigation for a Solar Powered Unmanned Underwater Vehicle [PDF]
, 2013 In this paper, an intelligent navigation system for an unmanned underwater vehicle powered by renewable energy and designed for shadow water inspection in missions of a long duration is proposed. The system is composed of an underwater vehicle, which
García Córdova, Francisco +1 more
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Application of MPC and sliding mode control to IFAC benchmark models [PDF]
, 2008 The comparison of Model Predictive Control (MPC) and Sliding Mode Control (SMC) are presented in this paper. This paper investigates the performance of each controller as the navigation system for IFAC benchmark ship models (cargo vessel and oil tanker)
Anderson, D., McGookin, E., McGookin, M.
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From Rousettus aegyptiacus (bat) Landing to Robotic Landing: Regulation of CG-CP Distance Using a Nonlinear Closed-Loop Feedback [PDF]
, 2017 Bats are unique in that they can achieve unrivaled agile maneuvers due to their functionally versatile wing conformations. Among these maneuvers, roosting (landing) has captured attentions because bats perform this acrobatic maneuver with a great ...
Chung, Soon-Jo +3 more
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Design and Performance of Odyssey IV: A Deep Ocean Hover-Capable AUV [PDF]
, 2009 The Odyssey IV class AUV was designed to fill the evolving needs of research and industry for a deep rated (6000 meter) vehicle, which is capable of both efficient cruising and precise hovering.
Chryssostomidis, Chryssostomos +5 more
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