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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.

Table of Contents
Modeling of Marine Vehicles.

Environmental Disturbances.

Stability and Control of Underwater Vehicles.

Dynamics and Stability of Ships.

Automatic Control of Ships.

Control of High-Speed Craft.

Appendices.

Bibliography.

Index.

Guidance and Control of Ocean Vehicles

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    Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
    Publication Date: 28/06/1994
    ISBN13: 9780471941132, 978-0471941132
    ISBN10: 0471941131
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    Description

    Book 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.

    Table of Contents
    Modeling of Marine Vehicles.

    Environmental Disturbances.

    Stability and Control of Underwater Vehicles.

    Dynamics and Stability of Ships.

    Automatic Control of Ships.

    Control of High-Speed Craft.

    Appendices.

    Bibliography.

    Index.

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