University of New Hampshire

May-Win Thein

Yuri Rzhanov

Barbaros Celikkol

M Robinson Swift

Firat Eren

Shachak Pe'eri

Shachak Peéri

Optical detectors and methods of optical detection for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) are disclosed. The disclosed optical detectors and may be used to dynamically position UUVs in both static-dynamic systems (e.g., a fixed light source as a guiding beacon and a UUV) and dynamic-dynamic systems (e.g., a moving light source mounted on the crest of a leader UUV and a follower UUV).

Pose detection and control of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) utilizing an optical detector array

A system and method for optical communication between multiple UUVs, more specifically, for leader-follower formations between UUVs. The system focuses on the characterization and modeling of a 1-dimensional and/or 3-dimensional light field produced from a light source mounted on a Leader UUV, which is detected by one or more follower UUVs. Communication algorithms are used to monitor the UUV's motion and orientation utilizing simulators, look up tables, and the like. A variety of detectors arrays can be used in a variety of wavelengths depending on the desired application.

Optical based pose detection for multiple unmanned underwater vehicles

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Lee, NH, United States of America

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