Research Summaries

Back Unmanned Surface Vehicle Riverine Obstacle Detection and Avoidance

Fiscal Year 2008
Division Graduate School of Engineering & Applied Science
Department Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Investigator(s) Horner, Douglas P.
Sponsor Office of Naval Research (Navy)
Summary Funds are provided for Mr. Horner to collaborate with Stilwell (Virginia Tech) to develop the capability for an unmanned surface vessel to operate quickly and autonomously in unknown riverine environments. PIs will develop autonomous navigation algorithms and technologies to identify obstacles, both moving and nonmoving, and then optimally plan and replan course in real-time. Developments will lead to a field demonstration at the end of year 1. Funds are to exercise options to purchase additional equipment to support field exercises.
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