Guidance and Control of Ocean Vehicles

Thor I. Fossen

ISBN 10: 0471941131 / ISBN 13: 9780471941132

Published by John Wiley and Sons Inc, US, 1994

About this Item

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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Guidance and Control of Ocean Vehicles
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc, US
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471941131
• ISBN 13: 9780471941132
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 17.65W x 3.53H x 25.2D centimeters 17.65 centimeters width by 3.53 centimeters height by 25.2 centimeters depth
• Weight: 1049 grams

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Synopsis

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.

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.