Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (Apr 2019)

Simulation Studies Relating to Rudder Roll Stabilization of a Container Ship Using Neural Networks

  • Mukhtiar Ali Unar,
  • David J Murray-Smith,
  • Shahnila Zardari,
  • Euan W. McGookin

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 38, no. 2
pp. 259 – 268

Abstract

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RRS (Rudder Roll Stabilization) of Ships is a difficult problem because of its associated non-linear dynamics, coupling effects and complex control requirements. This paper proposes a solution of this stabilization problem that is based on an ANN (Artificial Neural Network) controller. The controller has been trained using supervised learning. The simulation studies have been carried out using MATLAB and a non-linear model of a container ship. It has been demonstrated that the proposed controller regulates heading and also controls roll angle very successfully.