Accurate parameter identification of underwater vehicles is of great significance for their controller design and fault diagnosis. Some studies adopt numerical simulation methods to obtain the model parameters of underwater vehicles, but usually only conduct decoupled single-degree-of-freedom steady-state numerical simulations to identify resistance parameters. In this paper, the velocity response is solved by applying a force (or torque) to the underwater vehicle based on the overset grid and Dynamic Fluid-Body Interaction model of STAR-CCM+, solving for the velocity response of an underwater vehicle in all directions in response to propulsive force (or moment) inputs. Based on the data from numerical simulations, a parameter identification method using quantum particle swarm optimization is proposed to simultaneously identify inertia and resistance parameters. By comparing the forward velocity response curves obtained from pool experiments, the identified vehicle model’s mean square error of forward velocity is less than 0.20%, which is superior to the steady-state simulation method and particle swarm optimization and genetic algorithm approaches.

Underwater navigation remains constrained by technological limitations, driving the exploration of alternative approaches such as polarized light-based systems. This review systematically examines advances in polarized navigation from three perspectives. First, the principles of atmospheric polarization navigation are analyzed, with their operational mechanisms, advantages, and inherent constraints dissected. Second, innovations in bionic polarization multi-sensor fusion positioning are consolidated, highlighting progress beyond conventional heading-direction extraction. Third, emerging underwater polarization navigation techniques are critically evaluated, revealing that current methods predominantly adapt atmospheric frameworks enhanced by advanced filtering to mitigate underwater interference. A comprehensive synthesis of underwater polarization modeling methodologies is provided, categorizing physical, data-driven, and hybrid approaches. Through rigorous analysis of studies, three persistent barriers are identified: (1) inadequate polarization pattern modeling under dynamic cross-media conditions; (2) insufficient robustness against turbidity-induced noise; (3) immature integration of polarization vision with sonar/IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) sensing. Targeted research directions are proposed, including adaptive deep learning models, multi-spectral polarization sensing, and bio-inspired sensor fusion architectures. These insights establish a roadmap for developing reliable underwater navigation systems that transcend current technological boundaries.