Research Summaries

Back Non-Linear Surveillance and Docking Station Rendezvous with AUVs

Fiscal Year 2009
Division Graduate School of Engineering & Applied Science
Department Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Investigator(s) Horner, Douglas P.
Sponsor Office of Naval Research (Navy)
Summary This proposal addresses the need for advanced navigation equipment for two Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV). The goal is to conduct research into collaborative non-linear search behaviors for multiple AUVs and develop methodologies for deployment and recovery of AUVs to and from a mobile docking station. The NPS Center for Autonomous Vehicle Research develops greater autonomy in unmanned systems and give students challenging engineering projects that are directly linked to naval operations. This proposal addresses how an inertial navigation system and cross body thrusters would enhance the Center's research ability in three areas: collaborative non-linear search strategies, mobile docking station deployment and recovery, and feature-based navigation. These research areas are expected to significantly improve several naval mission areas including Organic Mine Countermeasures, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO).
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