Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2022 A new method is proposed for the dynamic obstacle avoidance problem of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) under the international regulations for preventing collisions at sea (COLREGs), which applies the particle swarm optimization algorithm (PSO) to the ...
Diju Gao +4 more
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The angle guidance path planning algorithms for unmanned surface vehicle formations by using the fast marching method [PDF]
, 2016 By deploying multiple USVs as a formation fleet, benefits such as wide mission area, improved system autonomy and increased fault-tolerant resilience can be achieved. To efficiently and effectively navigate the USV formation, path planning algorithms are
Bucknall, R, Liu, Y
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Development of Evaluation Procedures for Watchkeeping Officers Using Bridge Simulator [PDF]
TransNav, 2020 A comprehensive assessment of watchkeeping officers should be considered as a preventive measure in terms of safety of navigation. Watchkeeping officers are assigned after passing exams of state authorities and various evaluation procedures of companies.
Murat Selçuk Solmaz +3 more
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Comparative Analysis of the Usefulness of AIS and ARPA for Anti-collision Purposes [PDF]
TransNav, 2020 The article discusses the principles of presenting data available from AIS and radar tracking on ship's radar display units and describes the results of comparative studies of the accuracy of their indications on sea-going vessels in real meeting ...
Ryszard Wawruch
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Are object detection assessment criteria ready for maritime computer vision? [PDF]
, 2019 Maritime vessels equipped with visible and infrared cameras can complement other conventional sensors for object detection. However, application of computer vision techniques in maritime domain received attention only recently.
Dong, Huixu +3 more
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Self-Positioning Smart Buoys, The \u27Un-Buoy\u27 Solution: Logistic Considerations Using Autonomous Surface Craft Technology and Improved Communications Infrastructure [PDF]
, 2006 Moored buoys have long served national interests, but incur high development, construction, installation, and maintenance costs. Buoys which drift off-location can pose hazards to mariners, and in coastal waters may cause environmental damage.
Ballou, Phil +7 more
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A Simulative Comparison of Ship Domains and Their Polygonal Approximations [PDF]
TransNav, 2015 The paper investigates the impact of a precise ship domain shape on the size of collision avoidance manoeuvres. The considered collision avoidance manoeuvres include both course and speed alterations.
Rafal Szlapczynski, Joanna Szlapczynska
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Study Reliability of the Information About the CPA and TCPA Indicated by the Ship's AIS [PDF]
TransNav, 2016 According to the IMO recommendation when the target data from AIS and radar tracking are both available and the association criteria are fulfilled such that the AIS and radar information are considered as for one physical target, then as a default ...
Ryszard Wawruch
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EDA: New System for Improving Navigation Standards (Totem Plus) [PDF]
TransNav, 2017 EDA is a tool for auditing vessel?s performance that helps installing strict safety navigation standards on ships. The practice of investigating every near-miss event is common in aviation, but unheard of in the maritime industry. At the same time, major
Azriel Rahav
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A multi-layered fast marching method for unmanned surface vehicle path planning in a time-variant maritime environment [PDF]
, 2017 Concerns regarding the influence of the marine environment, such as surface currents and winds, on autonomous marine vehicles have been raised in recent years.
Bucknall, R, Liu, Y, Song, R
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