Advances in Underwater Positioning and Navigation Technology
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 March 2025 | Viewed by 86
Special Issue Editors
Interests: multi-source information fusion; inertial navigation; integrated navigation; indoor positioning; collaborative navigation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The realm of underwater exploration and operations has been transformed by significant advancements in positioning and navigation technologies. This Special Issue is dedicated to capturing the latest research, innovations, and practical applications in underwater positioning and navigation. As the need for precise navigation systems grows in fields such as marine resource exploration, environmental monitoring, and underwater construction, this issue invites contributions from researchers, academics, and industry experts. The focus is on cutting-edge technologies, including acoustic positioning systems, inertial navigation, diver navigation, and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) navigation. It aims to showcase breakthroughs in sensor integration, algorithm development, and real-time data processing to improve precision and reliability. By tackling challenges such as dynamic water conditions, complex underwater terrain, and attenuation and scattering of sound wave propagation, this Special Issue aspires to be a comprehensive resource for enhancing the capabilities and applications of underwater navigation systems worldwide. Through collaboration and the sharing of insights, this Special Issue aims to advance technology, promoting safer and more efficient underwater operations. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced acoustic positioning systems;
- Inertial navigation technologies;
- Sensor fusion and integration techniques;
- Real-time data processing algorithms;
- Advanced navigation algorithms for AUVs;
- Advanced navigation solutions for divers;
- Navigation solutions for complex underwater terrains;
- Techniques to mitigate environmental interference;
- Signal processing and attenuation challenges;
- Machine learning and AI applications in underwater navigation;
- Collaborative navigation strategies and networked operations among multiple AUVs.
Dr. Qiuying Wang
Dr. Đula Nađ
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- underwater navigation
- acoustic positioning
- inertial navigation
- diver navigation
- autonomous underwater vehicles (auvs)
- integrated navigation
- real-time processing
- machine learning
- signal attenuation
- collaborative navigation
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