obstacle avoidance on ship

[Tom1234]

I would like to design a system that will be located on an autonomous small ship and will be able to avoid obstacles.

I am thinking of using microcontrollers and ultrasonic sensors but I don't know what is the max distance detection that I can achieve with this kind of sensors.

if anyone can suggest the right ultrasonic sensors for this purpose or even any other technology to implement this system please advice.   

[Checksum8]

Look into the HB100 microwave module. I read it has a max 20m detection range. It can also measure high resolution on near by objects.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpVRHEUV3Xo

[sadman]

check out this post

http://www.sonsivri.to/forum/index.php?topic=66111.0

Posted on: September 09, 2023, 04:23:20 04:23 - Automerged
Microchip 2007 contest doppler radar

[cycler]

I am curious about this myself, I had no experience so far with sea surface and it's million reflections.
What is the best way to detect obstacles for a small ship? I guess small ships need to avoid small radar targets as well, yes?