| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R35940/01 |
| Title: |
An Autonomous Underwater Vehicle with Adaptive Tracking and Navigation Capabilities |
| Principal Investigator: |
Tetlow, Dr S |
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| Department: |
Sch of Industrial and Manufacturing Scie |
| Organisation: |
Cranfield University |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
15 October 2001 |
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14 October 2004 |
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182,888
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A deep mobile target (DMT) has been converted into a rudimentary AUV called Hammerhead. Its small size and modular construction make it an ide platform to use as a low cost technology demonstrator. In this project, two teams will work to integrate navigation, control and vision systems into a single vehicle for a seabed inspection task. The navigation system will be based on a MSDF algorithm which will produce accurate navigation information continuously in real-time. During an actual surveying task this subsystem will be enhanced by data from a vision system in order that mission parameters can be changed based on changing mission and environmental conditions.. Once the navigation data has been suitably processE it will be fed to the guidance and control system for appropriate action.The Universities of Cranfield and Plymouth will initially work together to define the scope of work for the chosen vehicle. Work will then progress on navigation and control at Plymouth and on the vision system at Cranfield. During the final year, a controlled merger is planned and final sea trials will demonstrate the feasibility of the integrated system.
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http://www.cranfield.ac.uk |