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The paper provides an overview of acoustic positioning methods for autonomous underwater vehicles. Their advantages and disadvantages are discussed.

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Kebkal, K.G., Mashoshin, A.I. AUV acoustic positioning methods. Gyroscopy Navig. 8, 80–89 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1134/S2075108717010059

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