Thomas R. Krogstad
Universidade do Porto, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment
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3
Total Citations
34
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3
About
Thomas R. Krogstad is a leading researcher in marine robotics, specializing in autonomous systems, multi-vehicle coordination, and risk-aware path planning. His work centers on integrating heterogeneous unmanned vehicles—such as autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), unmanned surface vessels (USVs), and aerial drones—into cohesive networks for ocean exploration and management. In his highly cited 2016 paper (24 citations), Krogstad demonstrated a pioneering field experiment combining research vessels, AUVs, UAVs, and USVs, showcasing the potential of collaborative autonomous fleets for marine research. He further advanced AUV survey planning in 2018 (7 citations), developing algorithms to find safe vessel paths through hazardous underwater environments, critical for naval mine countermeasures and benthic mapping. Most recently, his 2024 paper (3 citations) introduces a holistic risk modeling framework that mimics human cognition for integrated path planning, pushing the boundaries of autonomous decision-making. Krogstad’s contributions are instrumental in making marine robotics safer, more efficient, and operationally viable, with direct applications in defense, environmental monitoring, and offshore industries.
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- 3Holistic Risk Modeling and Path Planning for Marine Robotics3 citations · 2024