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Target Trailing With Safe Navigation for Maritime Autonomous Surface Vehicles

TBMG-16147

04/01/2013

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This software implements a motion-planning module for a maritime autonomous surface vehicle (ASV). The module trails a given target while also avoiding static and dynamic surface hazards. When surface hazards are other moving boats, the motion planner must apply International Regulations for Avoiding Collisions at Sea (COLREGS). A key subset of these rules has been implemented in the software. In case contact with the target is lost, the software can receive and follow a “reacquisition route,” provided by a complementary system, until the target is reacquired. The programmatic intention is that the trailed target is a submarine, although any mobile naval platform could serve as the target.

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"Target Trailing With Safe Navigation for Maritime Autonomous Surface Vehicles," Mobility Engineering, April 1, 2013.
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Apr 1, 2013
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TBMG-16147
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English