AUV Online Path Planning Strategy Based on Sectorial Gridded Detection Area

In this study, an online path planning strategy capable of traversing narrow passages is proposed for an autonomous underwater vehicle equipped only with forward-looking sonar in unknown environments. First, to establish the environment model, the sonar fan-shaped detection area is subdivided into m...

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Main Authors: Yang Liu, Jinxi Sun, Guojie Li, Xiujun Xu
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/13/3/443
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description In this study, an online path planning strategy capable of traversing narrow passages is proposed for an autonomous underwater vehicle equipped only with forward-looking sonar in unknown environments. First, to establish the environment model, the sonar fan-shaped detection area is subdivided into multiple sectorial grids. Then, a comprehensive cost function combining safety, smoothness, and cost is utilized to generate the optimal heading. Furthermore, to safely pass through narrow passages, a sequence of subgoals for polynomial trajectory planning are determined on the perpendicular bisector ahead of the central line. The simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed strategy, which determines the optimal heading through fan-shaped grid costs and generates a safe and smooth path. The AUV can achieve more safety navigating in obstructed areas and narrow passages.
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spelling doaj-art-e2a4fadcc1774232bbf83eacf5cc32e92025-08-20T02:42:34ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122025-02-0113344310.3390/jmse13030443AUV Online Path Planning Strategy Based on Sectorial Gridded Detection AreaYang Liu0Jinxi Sun1Guojie Li2Xiujun Xu3College of Intelligent Systems Science and Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, ChinaQingdao Innovation and Development Base, Harbin Engineering University, Qingdao 266000, ChinaQingdao Innovation and Development Base, Harbin Engineering University, Qingdao 266000, ChinaCollege of Intelligent Systems Science and Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, ChinaIn this study, an online path planning strategy capable of traversing narrow passages is proposed for an autonomous underwater vehicle equipped only with forward-looking sonar in unknown environments. First, to establish the environment model, the sonar fan-shaped detection area is subdivided into multiple sectorial grids. Then, a comprehensive cost function combining safety, smoothness, and cost is utilized to generate the optimal heading. Furthermore, to safely pass through narrow passages, a sequence of subgoals for polynomial trajectory planning are determined on the perpendicular bisector ahead of the central line. The simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed strategy, which determines the optimal heading through fan-shaped grid costs and generates a safe and smooth path. The AUV can achieve more safety navigating in obstructed areas and narrow passages.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/13/3/443autonomous underwater vehiclepath planningsectorial gridded detection areanarrow passage traversing strategy
spellingShingle Yang Liu
Jinxi Sun
Guojie Li
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AUV Online Path Planning Strategy Based on Sectorial Gridded Detection Area
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
autonomous underwater vehicle
path planning
sectorial gridded detection area
narrow passage traversing strategy
title AUV Online Path Planning Strategy Based on Sectorial Gridded Detection Area
title_full AUV Online Path Planning Strategy Based on Sectorial Gridded Detection Area
title_fullStr AUV Online Path Planning Strategy Based on Sectorial Gridded Detection Area
title_full_unstemmed AUV Online Path Planning Strategy Based on Sectorial Gridded Detection Area
title_short AUV Online Path Planning Strategy Based on Sectorial Gridded Detection Area
title_sort auv online path planning strategy based on sectorial gridded detection area
topic autonomous underwater vehicle
path planning
sectorial gridded detection area
narrow passage traversing strategy
url https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/13/3/443
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