Identifying Error in AUV Communication

Abstract

Mine Countermeasures (MCM) involving Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) are especially susceptible to error, given the constraints on underwater acoustic communication and the inconstancy of the underwater communication channel. Little work has been done to systematize error identification and response in AUV communication. We introduce a systematic approach involving Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) that is adapted to the complex character of communication between autonomous agents.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA459285

Entities

People

  • Andrew G. Rajala
  • Dean B. Edwards
  • Joseph Coleman
  • Kaylani Merrill
  • Michael O'rourke

Organizations

  • University of Idaho

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Communications
  • Autonomous Agents
  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
  • Command And Control
  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Systems
  • Damage Detection
  • Detection
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Intelligent Systems
  • Language
  • Military Operations
  • Underwater Acoustic Communications
  • Underwater Communications
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Radio communications and signal processing.
  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.