Application of Square M_split Estimation in Determination of Vessel Position in Coastal Shipping

The main aim of this paper is to assess the possibility of using non-conventional geodetic estimation methods in maritime navigation. The research subject of this paper concerns robust determination of vessel’s position using a method of parameters estimation in the split functional model (M_split estimation). The studies performed will help in finding out if and in which situations the application of M_split estimation as the method for determining vessel’s position is beneficial from the perspective of navigation safety. The results obtained were compared with the results of traditional estimation methods, i.e. least squares method and robust M-estimation.