Vessel Navigation System Simulation. Volume III. User's Manual.

Abstract

This final report discusses the mathematical formulation, computer program implementation, and examples of the Vessel Navigation System Simulation (VNSS). The VNSS simulates piloting a vessel in a restricted waterway, with channel banks, current, and obstacles. The techniques of modern optimal control theory is used to derive the control history and resultant vessel trackline, using USCG supplied code definition for vehicle dynamics. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA128555

Entities

People

  • Arthur Moon Jr
  • Louis B. Weiner

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Coast Guard
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Theory
  • Indicators
  • Iterations
  • Navigation
  • Procedures (Computers)
  • Security
  • Sequences
  • Simulations
  • Three Dimensional
  • Trajectories
  • United States

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Robotics and Automation.