This chapter surveys the problem of navigation for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV
s). Navigation is critical for the safety and effectiveness of AUV missions. The unavailability …

Odyssey class autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are designed to be small, high
performance survey platforms. The logistical complexities of operating off of oceanographic …

Homing and navigation capabilities are essential in many autonomous underwater vehicle
(AUV) applications. The paper presents both problems with respect to a single beacon. The …

Navigation is a critical requirement for the operation of autonomous underwater vehicles
(AUVs). In this paper we present acoustic navigation results for the Odyssey II AUV obtained …

A reliable navigation system is a key factor for the success of an operational mission with an
AUV in a real scenario. We address the main issues involved in the implementation of a long …

While the potential utility of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) has been recognized
for decades, only now are these systems reaching thresholds of cost and demonstrated …

Tackles the problem of multiple AUV operations. In the implementation of a flotilla, difficulties
appears specially for positioning and navigation. We present a method which doesn't use a …

Homing and navigation capabilities are essential for many autonomous underwater vehicle
(AUV) applications. This paper presents both problems with respect to a single beacon and …

For map-matching navigation of autonomous underwater vehicles, the central problem is
localizing a sonar (or video) image of the seafloor in an existing global bathymetric map. The …

A key problem with autonomous underwater vehicles is being able to navigate in a generally
unknown environment. The available underwater sensor suites have a limited capability to …