Long baseline (LBL) positioning system for the crawler tele-operated underwater vehicle in OBSEA observatory

Key Points

• The aim is to improve the navigation and positioning accuracy of tele-operated underwater vehicles using long baseline positioning systems.
• Developed and tested a long baseline positioning system in the OBSEA observatory.
• Assessed the performance of the positioning system in relation to various underwater environments.
• Utilized tele-operation technology for remote control of the underwater vehicle.
• Demonstrated significant improvements in navigation accuracy, with positioning errors reduced to less than 1 meter.
• Achieved efficient communication between the vehicle and control station, enhancing operational capabilities under water.