An integrated GPS/DR navigation system for AUV

Abstract

GPS/Dead-reckoning navigation system for autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is introduced, which includes navigation overall architecture, hardware and software structure. Dead-reckoning theory is presented in details. And the strong tracking Kalman filter and Singer model are applied to handle the imprecise navigation mode, which can improve the navigation system’s precision and reliability. Finally, the sea experiments which include autonomous search mission in an unknown area and long distance motion are conducted to demonstrate the reliability and feasibility of the navigation system.

Keywords

AUV / GPS / dead-reckoning / strong tracking Kalman filter (STKF)

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