Computer Engineering
Year
2024
Sponsor
AeroVironment

Unmanned autonomous drones have proven successful in environmental research, military applications, and search-and-rescue operations. The Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) aims to extend these capabilities to operate in maritime conditions by providing a modular platform for autonomous navigation. The proposed maritime navigation solution allows for data collection in environments that are either too hazardous or impractical for manned vessels. Due to the variability of coastal environments as well as the possibility of intentional jamming, the USV is equipped with a marine radar system to utilize Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM)
technology. Radar-based SLAM provides an alternative to current mapping technologies like LiDAR and stereo vision, where inclement weather or compromised visibility significantly reduces their effectiveness. This system offers a robust solution that can navigate independently with precision in coastal environments.

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