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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnaoe.2017.08.006

Three-dimensional trajectory tracking for underactuated AUVs with bio-inspired velocity regulation  

Zhou, Jiajia (Harbin Engineering University)
Ye, Dingqi (Harbin Engineering University)
Zhao, Junpeng (Beijing Institute of Aerospace Control Devices)
He, Dongxu (Harbin Engineering University)
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International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering / v.10, no.3, 2018 , pp. 282-293 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper attempts to address the motion parameter skip problem associated with three-dimensional trajectory tracking of an underactuated Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) using backstepping-based control, due to the unsmoothness of tracking trajectory. Through kinematics concepts, a three-dimensional dynamic velocity regulation controller is derived. This controller makes use of the surge and angular velocity errors with bio-inspired models and backstepping techniques. It overcomes the frequently occurring problem of parameter skip at inflection point existing in backstepping tracking control method and increases system robustness. Moreover, the proposed method can effectively avoid the singularity problem in backstepping control of virtual velocity error. The control system is proved to be uniformly ultimately bounded using Lyapunov stability theory. Simulation results illustrate the effectiveness and efficiency of the developed controller, which can realize accurate three-dimensional trajectory tracking for an underactuated AUV with constant external disturbances.
Keywords
Dynamic velocity regulation; Bio-inspired model; Backstepping; Underactuated AUV; Three-dimensional trajectory tracking;
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