Advanced Navigation Engineering Grant Recipients Share Their Insights On Autonomous Systems & Sustainability
Tiffany Wu30 June 2023
Stands for Doppler Velocity Log. A DVL uses echo sounding to determine velocity of an underwater vehicle, distance from seabed and other objects, and other environmental characteristics, such as current speed and direction. DVL is often used as an aid in navigating submarines, AUV, and ROV.
Advanced Navigation’s glossary covers the most common terms and definitions used in inertial navigation systems, acoustic positioning and robotics.