Research on Submersible Position Prediction Based on Kalman Filter Algorithm

The global situation of the world's submersible technology is experiencing a boom, with countries competing to develop advanced submersible equipment to explore the deep sea, undersea resources, and uncharted territories. With the wide range of applications of submersibles in various fields, the risks of communication loss and mechanical failures faced during their missions require the establishment of accurate predictive models of submersible positions to ensure safe and efficient rescue. In this study, a model containing equations of motion is developed from the motion characteristics of a submersible on the seafloor. Uncertainties such as sea currents, topography, and seawater density are considered, and a random walk model is used to simulate these effects to ensure that the model is closer to reality. Subsequently, combined with the Kalman filter algorithm, a time-dependent position prediction model is constructed in this study. The model can predict the position of the submersible in real-time, and after error analysis, it shows that the average variance and root mean square error are at a low level, which proves that its prediction is accurate and reliable, and provides strong technical support for the safe rescue of the submersible.