Technology survey and preliminary design for small AUV navigation system
By: R.B. McGhee, J.R. Clynch, S.H. Kwak, and J.B. McKeon
Contributors: Clynch, James R.; Kwak, Se-Hung; McKeon, James Bernard; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Dept. of Computer Science
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 55
Subjects: UNDERWATER VEHICLES; AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION
Other titles: NPS-CS-92-001.
Description: 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 GPS/INS 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. GPS, INS, IMV, Navigation, AUV      missions Computer System Hardware, Real-Time Software.
Notes: Title from cover.

"NPS-CS-92-001."

"March 1992."

AD A250 369.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 33-35).

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