Behavior: BHV_ConstantAltitude

Brief Synopsis:

Behavior for executing bottom mapping missions maintaining constant altitude.

Authors:

  • Henrik Schmidt

Groups:

Distribution:

  • lamss.mit.edu

Contact Email:

  • henrik@mit.edu

Function:

Behavior using a DVL or altimeter sensor for maintaining a constant altitude for bottom-following surveys. Typically used for sidescan or sub-bottom profiling. Alternatively configurable for inverted, upward-looking DVL for underice missions following the ice contours.