[OPEN] Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (SLAM) for AUV navigation.

Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:43:13 +0200

Job Description: The main objective of this work is to investigate how to merge conventional DVL-FOG navigation techniques with the recent Results in Sonar Based Scan Matching in the context of the Simultaneous Localization and Mapping techniques in order to setup a consistent and accurate elevation map of the seafloor. Because sonar can see far away, it will be of interest to study how to deal with range scans gathered a different altitudes having then a different scale factor. Hierarchical map structures able to accommodate these measurements will be studied.

Reference: TRIDENT vacancy 1
 Nationality requirements: None.

Contract Number: ICT-248497

Core Project Title: TRIDENT

Contract Type: Phd Grant.

Position: Phd. Student.

Number of Positions: 1

Deadline: OCTOBER, the 1st

Start Date: January 2012, the 1st

Duration in months: 18 month with possible extension to 36

Salary: approx 1000 €

Contact Person: Dr. Pere Ridao Rodriguez

Town: Girona

Country: Spain

Place Of Work: CIRS - University of Girona - Girona - Spain

Disciplines: Knowledge in robotics, control and image processing (video/sonar). Previous experience in navigation, mapping and SLAM techniques will be appreciated. A Master degree in the related areas will be valuable although not imperative.

How to apply: fill the vacancy application form (click here)

[CLOSED] - FREESUBNET Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (SLAM) for AUV navigation

Sat, 12 May 2007 09:07:42 +0200

Job Description: The main objective of this work is to investigate how to localize an intervention AUV using visual, geomagnetic and/or sonar features extracted from the challenging underwater environment. To achieve this goal, the candidate will need to study the state of the art algorithms being used for SLAM, and data association. The experimental part of the work will include experiments with an AUV equipped with a Doppler velocity log, a compass and tilt sensor, an imaging sonar, a profiling sonar, and an acoustic global positioning system (USBL+DGPS) for acquiring the ground truth. The candidate will be strongly encouraged to undertake a PhD in this area. Moreover, during the project, the candidate will also have to collaborate in other research objectives of the network, including: obstacle avoidance, mission control and visual coding. Nationality requirements: Non-Spanish nationality filling the conditions for appointment on RTN funding (Handbook of Marie Curie Research Training Networks (RTN)
Contract Number: MRTN-CT-2006-036186
Core Project Title: FREESUBNET
Contract Type: Temporary employment contracts.
Position: Early Stage researcher (max. 4 years experience)
Number of Positions: 1
Deadline: Juny 2007, the 15th
Start Date: September 2007, the 1st
Duration in months: Maximum 36
Salary: As determined by regulations of Marie Curie Actions RTN
Augmented by travel and mobility allowances
How to apply: e-mail: pere@eia.udg.es; +34 972 419871
Contact Person: Dr. Pere Ridao Rodriguez
Town: Girona
Country: Spain
Place Of Work: University of Girona - Girona - Spain

Disciplines: Knowledge in robotics, control and image processing (video/sonar). Previous experience in navigation, mapping and SLAM techniques will be appreciated. A Mater degree in the related areas will be valuable although not imperative.