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1. 1. Thrust Allocation for Jet Driven Surface Vessels

   University essay from KTH/Mekatronik

   Author : Ludwig Nyberg; [2020]
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   Abstract : Dynamic positioning systems have been under development since the first implementation in the early 1960s. The purpose of a dynamic position system is to allow for automatic positioning of a vessel when circumstances do not allow for mooring or anchoring. READ MORE

3. 2. Nonlinear MPC for Motion Control and Thruster Allocation of Ships

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Reglerteknik

   Author : Alexander Bärlund; [2019]
   Keywords : MPC; nonlinear MPC; model predictive control; thruster allocation; thrust allocation; motion control; motion control system; ship; dynamic positioning; azimuth; azipod;

   Abstract : Critical automated maneuvers for ships typically require a redundant set of thrusters. The motion control system hierarchy is commonly separated into several layers using a high-level motion controller and a thruster allocation (TA) algorithm. READ MORE