Affiliation:
1. The Hatter Department of Marine Technologies, Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences, University of Haifa, 199 Aba Khoushy Ave., Mount Carmel, Haifa 3498838, Israel
Abstract
This study introduces a groundbreaking approach for real-time 3D localization, specifically focusing on achieving seamless and precise localization during the terminal guidance phase of an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) as it approaches an omnidirectional docking component in an automated deployable launch and recovery system (LARS). Using the AUV’s magnetometer, an economical electromagnetic beacon embedded in the docking component, and an advanced signal processing algorithm, this novel approach ensures the accurate localization of the docking component in three dimensions without the need for direct line-of-sight contact. The method’s real-time capabilities were rigorously evaluated via simulations, prototype experiments in a controlled lab setting, and extensive full-scale pool experiments. These assessments consistently demonstrated an exceptional average positioning accuracy of under 3 cm, marking a significant advancement in AUV guidance systems.
Subject
Ocean Engineering,Water Science and Technology,Civil and Structural Engineering
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