4Dレーダーの特性解明と慣性航法支援における限界
On the Characterization and Limits of 4D Radar for Aided Inertial Navigation
FMCWレーダーのノイズモデルを導出し、ファクターグラフに基づく推定器を設計して、多様な環境でロバストな慣性航法を実現した。
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著者: Morten Nissov, Kostas Alexis
分類: cs.RO
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Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radar is a promising sensor for aided inertial navigation, due to its robustness in environments that challenge traditional alternatives, such as LiDAR and vision. However, its widespread adoption is hindered by complex, noisy measurements, which make reliable estimation difficult. This manuscript addresses these challenges by analyzing the fundamental measurement relations of FMCW radar sensing and developing a reliable estimator. Noise models are derived by applying first principles to the underlying signal processing of a typical radar sensor. These models guide the design of a factor graph-based estimator, utilizing a first-order approximation for the measurement noise propagation. The approach is first examined through simulation, evaluating the significance of different noise sources, the validity of the first-order approximation, and the state-dependent nature of the covariance expressions. Extensive experiments demonstrate the superior robustness and accuracy of the proposed method across diverse field environments and flight profiles, including beyond the radar's standard operating range. Furthermore, the experiments confirm the insights from the simulation regarding the behavior and performance of different estimator configurations relative to their operating conditions. The evaluation data and estimator implementation are made available at https://github.com/ntnu-arl/rig.
