Maretta Holden
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19
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About
Dr. Maretta Holden is a pioneer in autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems, with her foundational work centering on the integration of rational behavior model architectures for shallow-water minefield mapping. Her most influential contribution, the 2002 paper "NPS Phoenix AUV software integration and in-water testing," has garnered 19 citations and established the Phoenix AUV as a critical student research testbed. In this work, Holden detailed the implementation of three-tiered control—execution, tactical, and strategic levels—within a simulation-based design framework, enabling robust in-water testing and advancing the practical deployment of AUVs in complex, real-world environments. Her achievements include spearheading the transition from theoretical robot architectures to operational underwater systems, directly impacting naval mine countermeasure strategies. By combining rigorous software engineering with hands-on field validation, Holden has shaped how future researchers approach autonomous navigation and mission planning in unstructured underwater domains. Her legacy endures through the Phoenix platform, which continues to train students and inform next-generation AUV development.
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- 1NPS Phoenix AUV software integration and in-water testing19 citations · 2002