Research Article

Optimal Position and Velocity Estimation for Multi-USV Positioning Systems with Range Measurements

Table 2

Parameters of USVs and target in optimal formation.

VehicleInitial position (m)Forward speed (knots)Heading (°)Pitch (°)

Target(0,0,300)2.000390–0.5 t1
USV1(400,0,0)290–0.5 t0
USV2(0,400,0)290–0.5 t0
USV3(−400,0,0)290–0.5 t0
USV3(0,−400,0)290–0.5 t0