Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Accurate localization underscores effective operations for underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). Localization in underwater ROVs faces challenges due to signal attenuation, sensor drift, and environmental noise, but it suits most engineering experiences. Exploring optimization techniques for sensor integration to enhance localization accuracy leverage advanced algorithms and sensor fusion methods. Diversified sensors like Doppler Velocity Loggers (DVL), Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), and acoustic systems rely on Kalman filters, particle filters, and machine-learning approaches for best localization. Bridging the gap associated with sensors and improving data fusion foster ROV reliable navigation. The driven environmental trials for introduced sensors showcase a dynamic aspect of engineering exploration into localization technology. Efficient sensor fusion and integration through diversification of ROV technologies guarantee precise localization for different underwater explorations, including mapping, inspections, and construction. Therefore, companies and experts focusing on deep-sea and underwater surveys utilize optimized sensor integrations, better outcomes, and reduced operations risks in localization to support complex exploration missions. Keywords: Localization, Remotely Operated Vehicles, Doppler Velocity Loggers, Inertial Measurement Units, sensor, system, filters.
DOI: 10.55041/ijsrem10901
Author: Priyanka Das
Institution: University of Cincinnati
Language: English
Subfield: Ocean Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4405849198