Technology Survey and Preliminary Design for Small AUV Navigation System

reportActive / Technical Report | Accession Number: ADA250369 | Open PDF

Abstract:

Navigation of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle AUV is a problem that has not been adequately solved. Although the inclusion of the Global Positioning System GPS into AUV navigation has been briefly examined before, this possibility is explored further in this report. GPS and Inertial Measurement System INS based navigation package offers many advantages for AUV navigation especially for transit and precise object location in shallow water. This report provides background information on GPS and INS as they pertain to small AUV employment. Other required components are also examined as they pertain to small AUV employment. The use of the GPSINS navigation package for AUV transits and precise object location work is presented. Two preliminary Small AUV Navigation System SANS designs with specified components are developed.

Author(s):
Mcghee, Robert B. ; Clynch, J. R. ; Kwak, S. H. ; Mckeon, J. B.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Mar-30 Sep 1991,
Pagination:
0060

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NPSCS-92-001
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Modernization Areas:
Space; Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION, *UNDERWATER VEHICLES, EMPLOYMENT, REAL TIME, COMPUTERS, WATER, TIME, INCLUSIONS, SHALLOW WATER, NAVIGATION, MISSIONS, BACKGROUND, UNDERWATER, MEASUREMENT, GLOBAL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Submarine Engineering, Underwater and Marine Navigation and Guidance
Report Date:
1992 Mar 01