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This research addresses a critical challenge in underwater robotics by developing a wave-robust localization algorithm that compensates for array rotation caused by surface waves. By integrating IMU data with an iterative signal classification method, the system significantly improves 3-D tracking accuracy and vehicle orientation estimation without relying on seabed infrastructure. The work represents a substantive advancement in autonomous navigation capabilities for harsh marine environments.
Wave-Robust Passive AUV Localization Using FP-MUSIC
arXiv:2609.27712v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Localizing an autonomous underwater vehicle without pre-deployed seabed transponders, or direct access to onboard vehicle sensors remains a core challenge. We present a receiver-passive 3-D localization and spatial mapping system utilizing a single floating surface buoy equipped with a hydrophone array and an inertial measurement unit (IMU). The central difficulty is that surface wave motion induces six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) perturbations that rotate the array between snapshots, degrading conventional subspace processing. We resolve this by introducing a fixed-point iterative MUltiple SIgnal Classification algorithm (FP-MUSIC) that uses IMU measurements to de-warp snapshot covariances prior to direction-of-arrival estimation. Furthermore, we employ a subspace-projected wideband matched filter to resolve beacon ranges and use power asymmetry for independent front-back identification. Evaluations across simulated sea states demonstrate that FP-MUSIC substantially reduces localization error relative to uncompensated methods and sustains robust 3-D tracking and vehicle orientation estimation under wave-induced motion. At moderate sea state, FP-MUSIC increases the 2-m beacon-separation accuracy from approximately 45% to 75%.
Abstract:Localizing an autonomous underwater vehicle without pre-deployed seabed transponders, or direct access to onboard vehicle sensors remains a core challenge. We present a receiver-passive 3-D localization and spatial mapping system utilizing a single floating surface buoy equipped with a hydrophone array and an inertial measurement unit (IMU). The central difficulty is that surface wave motion induces six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) perturbations that rotate the array between snapshots, degrading conventional subspace processing. We resolve this by introducing a fixed-point iterative MUltiple SIgnal Classification algorithm (FP-MUSIC) that uses IMU measurements to de-warp snapshot covariances prior to direction-of-arrival estimation. Furthermore, we employ a subspace-projected wideband matched filter to resolve beacon ranges and use power asymmetry for independent front-back identification. Evaluations across simulated sea states demonstrate that FP-MUSIC substantially reduces localization error relative to uncompensated methods and sustains robust 3-D tracking and vehicle orientation estimation under wave-induced motion. At moderate sea state, FP-MUSIC increases the 2-m beacon-separation accuracy from approximately 45% to 75%.
Robotics (cs.RO)
arXiv:2609.27712 [cs.RO]
(or arXiv:2609.27712v1 [cs.RO] for this version)
https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2609.27712 Focus to learn more arXiv-issued DOI via DataCite (pending registration)
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