Research Article

A Collision Avoidance System Based on COLREGs Rules for Autonomous Surface Vessels

Number: 221 June 30, 2022
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A Collision Avoidance System Based on COLREGs Rules for Autonomous Surface Vessels

Abstract

The proposed mathematical model in this study consists of two parts, one is the maneuvering model, called MMG (Mathematical Model Group), and the other is a control algorithm based on traditional PD control system. The MMG model is used to compute the ship's maneuvering characteristics, and a ship can safely reach target coordinates with the help of a control algorithm if it encounters any obstacles along the way. Because of the suitable hydrodynamic coefficients of Esso Osaka, the proposed mathematical model is evaluated using trial test data from Esso Osaka. Firstly, the maneuvering characteristics of the ship were determined by performing the turning and zigzag tests for different velocity of the ship. By comparing the results obtained with the trial test results of the Esso Osaka, the suggested model was verified. Secondly, the ship's route was obtained for a determined target coordinate. Thirdly, a new route is automatically obtained by assuming that there is an obstacle between the starting point of the ship and the target coordinate determined for the previous simulation. As a result, this new route is created thanks to the virtual coordinates determined in accordance with the COLREGs rules. Since the maneuvering characteristic values of the ship are included in the written algorithm, it directly affects the determination of the virtual coordinates. Therefore, it is very important to find accurate maneuvering characteristics. Evaluating the simulation results obtained from the proposed mathematical model, it is concluded that a safe route has been created between the coordinates determined for the Esso Osaka ship. Moreover, the ship reaches the target coordinate without any collision.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2022

Submission Date

April 16, 2022

Acceptance Date

June 25, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Number: 221

APA
Budak, G. (2022). A Collision Avoidance System Based on COLREGs Rules for Autonomous Surface Vessels. Gemi Ve Deniz Teknolojisi, 221, 75-85. https://doi.org/10.54926/gdt.1104423
AMA
1.Budak G. A Collision Avoidance System Based on COLREGs Rules for Autonomous Surface Vessels. GDT. 2022;(221):75-85. doi:10.54926/gdt.1104423
Chicago
Budak, Gökhan. 2022. “A Collision Avoidance System Based on COLREGs Rules for Autonomous Surface Vessels”. Gemi Ve Deniz Teknolojisi, nos. 221: 75-85. https://doi.org/10.54926/gdt.1104423.
EndNote
Budak G (June 1, 2022) A Collision Avoidance System Based on COLREGs Rules for Autonomous Surface Vessels. Gemi ve Deniz Teknolojisi 221 75–85.
IEEE
[1]G. Budak, “A Collision Avoidance System Based on COLREGs Rules for Autonomous Surface Vessels”, GDT, no. 221, pp. 75–85, June 2022, doi: 10.54926/gdt.1104423.
ISNAD
Budak, Gökhan. “A Collision Avoidance System Based on COLREGs Rules for Autonomous Surface Vessels”. Gemi ve Deniz Teknolojisi. 221 (June 1, 2022): 75-85. https://doi.org/10.54926/gdt.1104423.
JAMA
1.Budak G. A Collision Avoidance System Based on COLREGs Rules for Autonomous Surface Vessels. GDT. 2022;:75–85.
MLA
Budak, Gökhan. “A Collision Avoidance System Based on COLREGs Rules for Autonomous Surface Vessels”. Gemi Ve Deniz Teknolojisi, no. 221, June 2022, pp. 75-85, doi:10.54926/gdt.1104423.
Vancouver
1.Gökhan Budak. A Collision Avoidance System Based on COLREGs Rules for Autonomous Surface Vessels. GDT. 2022 Jun. 1;(221):75-8. doi:10.54926/gdt.1104423

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