A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING NAVIGATION OF AN UNDERWATER VEHICLE

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for controlling navigation of an underwater vehicle, the vehicle having navigation parameters. The method comprises receiving image data representing an underwater region and determining whether a cylindrical body has a representation in the received image data. Moreover, upon positive determination, the method further comprises determining (303) a zone of the image data corresponding to the representation of the cylindrical body and modifying the navigation parameters, said modification being function of said determined zone.