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Guidance and Control of Ocean Vehicles

Thor I. Fossen

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.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Wiley
  • Publish Date: Sep 20th, 1994
  • Pages: 494
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.44in - 6.26in - 1.46in - 1.90lb
  • EAN: 9780471941132
  • Categories: Military ScienceNavigationShips & Shipbuilding - General

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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.

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