Segmentation of complex objects’ sonar images using parameter-fixed MRF model

1 Introduction1 Imaging sonar has been widely used in the case of mine finding, underwater seeking and sound vision system of AUV as an important method. Therefore the object recognition based on sonar image, especially complex object, is one of the impor…     

3D Track-keeping Method for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

In this paper, 3D track-keeping control method for autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) with and without the influence of ocean current is investigated. Because the system to be controlled is highly nonlinear and strong coupled, an approach is used to divide it into two subsystems. One is to control the heading and the track error on the horizontal plane. The other is to control the pitch and the track error on the vertical plane. The results of computer simulation show that the autopilot works properly, it can capture the current waypoint and turns to track the next path automatically.     

水下地形辅助导航中局部地形特征的快速提取方法（英文）

Terrain matching accuracy and real-time performance are affected by local underwater terrain features and structure of matching surface. To solve the extraction problem of local terrain features for underwater terrain-aided navigation(UTAN), real-time data model and selection method of beams are proposed. Then, an improved structure of terrain storage is constructed, and a fast interpolation strategy based on index is proposed, which can greatly improve the terrain interpolation–reconstruction speed.Finally, for the influences of tide, an elimination method of reference depth deviation is proposed, which can reduce the reference depth errors caused by tidal changes. As the simulation test shows, the proposed method can meet the requirements of real-time performance and effectiveness. Furthermore, the extraction time is considerably reduced, which makes the method suitable for the extraction of local terrain features for UTAN.     

Comparison of robust H∞ filter and Kalman filter for initial alignment of inertial navigation system

There are many filtering methods that can be used for the initial alignment of an integrated inertial navigation system. This paper discussed the use of GPS, but focused on two kinds of filters for the initial alignment of an integrated strapdown inertial navigation system (SINS). One method is based on the Kalman filter (KF), and the other is based on the robust filter. Simulation results showed that the filter provides a quick transient response and a little more accurate estimate than KF, given substantial process noise or unknown noise statistics. So the robust filter is an effective and useful method for initial alignment of SINS. This research should make the use of SINS more popular, and is also a step for further research.     

Seabed collision emergency decision-making of AUV based on safety domain model北大核心CSCD

［Objectives］To ensure safety and prevent seabed collisions in complex unknown underwater environments, this study proposes a seabed safety domain model and tiered emergency response strategies. ［Methods］A vertical motion simulation model is established and verified by surpassing the test results, then used to calculate the active and passive safety domain distance of an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), thereby establishing a seabed safety domain model. An AUV emergency control system and emergency strategies are then built on the basis of the dynamic safety domain model. The trim and distance from the seabed of the AUV are used to calculate the current and future risk factors. Based on the weighted sum, the comprehensive risk factor is employed to provide the AUV with emergency response strategies.［Results］Lake tests with the AUV sailing at a fixed depth and height show a strong dependency of the comprehensive risk coefficient on seabed height when it is close to the boundary of the AUV's active safety domain. In the opposite case, there is a weak dependency of the comprehensive risk coefficient on seabed height. The results show that the proposed AUV emergency control system can reduce emergency false alarms caused by frequently changing riverbed heights and sailing altitudes close to the seabed. In such cases, reasonable emergency strategies can be realized under complex rough terrain.［Conclusions］The AUV seabed safety domain model and tiered emergency response strategies based on vertical motion equations proposed herein can be applied to evaluate seabed collision risk in various cases. Finally, this paper provides emergency response strategies to avoid seabed collision accidents, which can enhance the safety of AUV navigation. © 2023 Chinese Journal of Ship Research. All rights reserved.     

Simulation platform of navigation system for autonomous underwater vehicle

1 Introduction1 It is hoped the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) can be fully autonomous, but the basis of this hope is that AUV can navigate and position accurately.Inertial navigation is the main navigation method for AUV, but accumulative error of t…     

Underwater image bidirectional matching for localization based on SIFT

For the purpose of identifying the stern of the SWATH （Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull） availably and perfecting the detection technique of the SWATH ship＇s performance, this paper presents a novel bidirectional image registration strategy and mosaicing technique based on the scale invariant feature transform （SIFT） algorithm. The proposed method can help us observe the stern with a great visual angle for analyzing the performance of the control fins of the SWATH. SIFT is one of the most effective local features of the scale, rotation and illumination invariant. However, there are a few false match rates in this algorithm. In terms of underwater machine vision, only by acquiring an accurate match rate can we find an underwater robot rapidly and identify the location of the object. Therefore, firstly, the selection of the match ratio principle is put forward in this paper; secondly, some advantages of the bidirectional registration algorithm are concluded by analyzing the characteristics of the unidirectional matching method. Finally, an automatic underwater image splicing method is proposed on the basis of fixed dimension, and then the edge of the image＇s overlapping section is merged by the principal components analysis algorithm. The experimental results achieve a better registration and smooth mosaicing effect, demonstrating that the proposed method is effective.     

Morphological Research on Geometrical Scattering Waves of an Underwater Target

In this paper, a new method based on morphologic research named reconstruction cross-component removal(RCCR) is developed to analyze geometrical scattering waves of an underwater target. Combining the origin of the cross-component in Wigner-Ville distribution, the highlight model of target echoes and time-frequency features of linear frequency-modulated signal can remove cross-components produced by multiple component signals in Wigner-Ville distribution and recover the auto-components of output signals. This method is used in experimental data processing, which can strengthen the real geometric highlights, and restrain the cross components. It is demonstrated that this method is helpful to analyze the geometrical scattering waves, providing an effective solution to underwater target detection and recognition.     

Coordinate control of initiative mating device for autonomous underwater vehicle based on TDES

A novel initiative mating device, which has four 2-degree manipulators around the mating skirt, is proposed to mate between a skirt of AUV （autonomons underwater vehicle） and a disabled submarine. The primary function of the device is to keep exact mating between skirt and disabled submarine in a badly sub sea environment. According to the characteristic of rescue, an automaton model is brought forward to describe the mating proceed between AUV and manipulators. The coordinated control is implemented by the TDES （time discrete event system）. After taking into account the time problem, it is a useful method to control mating by sinmlation testing. The result shows that it reduces about 70 seconds after using intelligent co-ordinate control based on TDES through the whole mating procedure.     

Applying a semantic information Petri Net modeling method to AUV systems design

This paper informally introduces colored object-oriented Petri Nets(COOPN) with the application of the AUV system.According to the characteristic of the AUV system's running environment,the object-oriented method is used in this paper not only to dispart system modules but also construct the refined running model of AUV system,then the colored Petri Net method is used to establish hierarchically detailed model in order to get the performance analyzing information of the system.After analyzing the model implementation,the errors of architecture designing and function realization can be found.If the errors can be modified on time,the experiment time in the pool can be reduced and the cost can be saved.     

AUV自主收放装置结构及控制系统设计

AUV技术对于提高海洋资源环境的勘测和开采效率具有重要意义。在AUV收放过程中,传统的回收方式是在母船上起吊回收,人为参与完成挂钩任务,这种方式受风浪的影响较大。为了提高AUV的使用保障能力,需要针对AUV的自主收放技术展开研究。基于AUV良好的实时性、连续性及可移动性的特点,本文设计一套AUV自主收放装置,可用于AUV的自动布放及回收。该装置由固定架、控制台、吊机装置、绞车、定滑轮、钢丝绳、收放架等组成。设计各部分的机械结构,并通过系统校核验证结构设计的合理性。同时,设计AUV收放存储装置控制系统,实现对机械液压执行器的精密控制、传感器的数据采集、系统状态参数显示、试验参数调整、工作状态监控和安全报警等功能,能够对控制系统的控制流程进行辅助判断和安全保障。解决了传统AUV收放技术的难题,提高了AUV收放的智能化水平。     

局部回归神经网络在水下机器人运动控制中的应用

探讨了水下机器人神经网络运动模型的结构,提出了带有局部回归结构的水下机器人神经网络控制器结构及预测控制的实现方法,给出了该神经网络的教师样本生成方法及学习方法,计算机仿真与水池实验结果验证了本文提出方法的有效性和可行性。     

欠驱动自主水下航行器的镇定及跟踪

针对仅带有轴向推力及偏航力矩的欠驱动自主水下航行器（AUV）,研究了其在水平面内的轨迹跟踪及定点调节问题。基于Lyapunov直接法及串接一反步技术,通过采用一种带有动力学震荡器的跟踪误差变换,设计了一种统一的连续时变状态反馈控制律,并给出了参数自适应更新律以估计AUV的非线性阻力参数,使得AUV的位置及方向角的跟踪误差全局渐近收敛于零点左右的一个邻域内,该区域可以为任意小,并且,AUV的跟踪性能与外界干扰的大小无关。仿真结果证明所提出的方法是有效的。     

水下潜器改进S面控制及控制系统仿真(英文)

S surface controllers have been proven to provide effective motion control for an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). However, it is difficult to adjust their control parameters manually. Choosing the optimum parameters for the controller of a particular AUV is a significant challenge. To automate the process, a modified particle swarm optimization (MPSO) algorithm was proposed. It was based on immune theory, and used a nonlinear regression strategy for inertia weight to optimize AUV control parameters. A semi-physical simulation system for the AUV was developed as a platform to verify the proposed control method, and its structure was considered. The simulation results indicated that the semi-physical simulation platform was helpful, the optimization algorithm has good local and global searching abilities, and the method can be reliably used for an AUV.     

机载布放式AUV入水冲击仿真研究

机载布放式AUV是利用载机运送至特定海域上空,在一定条件下通过空投方式进入水下,完成预定工作的自主水下航行器。AUV入水时会受到巨大的载荷冲击,严重时会导致机体折断、元器件失灵,甚至引起弹道失控。为此,文章采用计算流体力学(Computational Fluid Dynamics,CFD)方法对机载布放式AUV的入水冲击问题进行了数值仿真研究。对不同入水速度、不同入水角度下AUV受力过程进行了计算,得出了不同入水条件下的速度响应曲线和压力响应曲线,可为机载布放式AUV的机体结构设计和投放条件研究提供参考。     

AUV hull shape design based on desired pressure distribution

The role of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) is more important in the quest to reach the deep seas today than ever before. The hull shape of the AUV can differ depending on the special mission considered for the vehicle. Therefore, different types of algorithms for the body shape design of these kinds of vehicles are being developed every day. In the current work, a new procedure has been proposed for designing the body shape of an AUV. Using this method which is based on a desired pressure distribution, it is possible to obtain the desired hull shape design. Artificial neural network algorithm has been used for this purpose. Preliminary data for training and testing of the network have been obtained from CFD simulation of the flow around the body of Hydrolab500 AUV. In this regard, pressure distribution has been evaluated around each body by changing the nose and tail profile of AUV. The results obtained from this research indicate that a body correlated to the desired pressure can be designed properly.     

基于EKF的AUV协同定位方法仿真与验证

自主水下航行器（AUV）协同导航定位技术是解决复杂作业环境下导航问题的重要途径,研究了单领航艇的主从式多AUV基于扩展卡尔曼滤波（EKF）算法的协同到导航定位问题。AUV协同定位时,主AUV内部装备高精度导航设备,从AUV内部装备低精度导航设备,外部配有测距装置,舰艇间是通过通信装置来交换自身位置和状态信息并同时测量通信双方的相对距离,通过信息融合对自身定位进行修正,利用EKF算法对系统中传感器所传递信息进行融合,对从AUV进行实时定位。通过仿真验证此算法可以显著提高导航定位精度。     

大深度潜水器稳定翼设计方法的研究

论述了大深度潜水器稳定翼外形及布置方式、材料选择及结构型式、外载荷确定方法、动载荷及安全系数的选择、应力计算方法及其强度校核标准等,为我国编制大深度载人潜水器入级和建造规范中稳定翼设计提供依据和研制同类型产品(HOV,ROV,AUV)提供参考.     

基于神经网络的无人无缆水下机器人运动建模与控制技术研究

对自主型水下机器人（ＡＵＶ）神经网络运动模型的结构进行了理论分析和探讨,提出了非完全回归型神经网络、增加积分层的输出层结构及相应的分步式学习方法。对ＡＵＶ运动过程中目标运动路径和目标运动速度的同时跟踪控制进行了系统研究。提出了由主控网络和伴随网络构成的神经网络控制器结构,给出了通过计算机模拟来生成教师样本的方法,提出了预测控制的思想。计算机仿真及水下机器人“Ｔｗｉｎ－Ｂｕｒｇｅｒ”的水池实验结果验证了本文所提出的建模方法和跟踪控制方法的有效性和可行性。     

水下航行器多普勒导航系统误差辨识与修正

水下航行器(Autonomous Underwater Vehicles,AUV)在水下往往采用航位推算定位方式.由于存在传感器误差,航位推算的定位误差是随着时间发散的,而直接准确检测这类误差非常困难.对多普勒导航系统进行导航误差分析,简化航位推算算法,在此基础上推导出一种新的辨识AUV导航误差参数的方法.仿真结果表明,该算法能够准确辨识AUV导航误差参数向量,可以有效提高AUV自主导航精度,且方法合理、简单.