Guidance and Control of Ocean Vehicles

by Thor I. Fossen

Overview

A comprehensive and extensive study of the latest research in control systems for marine vehicles. Demonstrates how the implementation of mathematical models and modern control theory can reduce fuel consumption and improve reliability and performance. Coverage includes ocean vehicle modeling, environmental disturbances, the dynamics and stability of ships, sensor and navigation systems. Numerous examples and exercises facilitate understanding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471941132
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	09/20/1994
Pages:	494
Product dimensions:	6.95(w) x 9.92(h) x 1.39(d)

About the Author

Thor Inge Fossen is a Norwegian naval architect and a cyberneticist. Fossen received the MSc degree in Marine Technology and PhD in Engineering Cybernetics both from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Table of Contents

Modeling of Marine Vehicles.

Environmental Disturbances.

Stability and Control of Underwater Vehicles.

Dynamics and Stability of Ships.

Automatic Control of Ships.

Control of High-Speed Craft.

Appendices.

Bibliography.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

A textbook for senior and graduate students with some background in control engineering and calculus. Some basic knowledge of linear and nonlinear control theory, vector analysis, and differential equations is required. It presents and applies advanced control theory to marine vehicles like remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), surface ships, high speed crafts, and floating offshore structures. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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