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Use of measurement noise correlations for an improved SONAR model
Published in Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
2018
Pages: 1 - 6
Abstract
Using SONAR as the primary range finding sensor has largely been abandoned due to problems such as limited range, large bearing errors and large beam widths. However, SONAR is used conjunction with other sensors such as LIDARs, RADARs and vision sensors for ranging and obstacle avoidance in many autonomous vehicle applications. In this paper, we propose a solution to reduce the range and bearing error significantly, and thus improve the performance of the SONAR. Using the results from the Gaussian Correlation Inequality, we derive probabilistic transformations that can improve the range and bearing measurement of the SONAR, thus reducing the sensor error. We are also presenting simulation study, to place bounds on the types and characteristics of the SONARs within which our model's performance is optimal. © 2017 IEEE.
Concepts (13)
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    Errors
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    RANGE FINDING
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    GAUSSIAN CORRELATION
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    LARGE BEARINGS
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    Measurement noise
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    PROBABILISTIC TRANSFORMATION
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    Simulation studies
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    SONAR SENSOR
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    VISION SENSORS
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