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Explore the 'Handbook of Marine Craft Hydrodynamics and Motion Control', an essential resource for engineers and researchers in the marine technology field. This comprehensive guide delves deep into hydrodynamic principles, offering state-of-the-art techniques for the analysis and design of advanced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems. Engineered for professionals looking to leverage cutting-edge mathematical models, this handbook makes a significant contribution to marine craft stability, performance, and efficiency.
This second edition is meticulously updated to include the latest research methodologies, modeling techniques related to wind, waves, and ocean currents, and the dynamics governing marine craft operation. Featuring topical case studies and hands-on examples, readers will discover how to practically apply modeling and control design strategies to their projects. The book also explores innovative topics such as unmanned underwater vehicles and autonomous surface crafts, pairing theoretical knowledge with real-world applications.
With impressive content on sensor fusion, inertial navigation, and GNC system tools, this handbook serves as a pivotal reference for enhancing situational awareness in marine crafts. Engineers will benefit from provided MATLAB scripts alongside a dedicated Github repository, facilitating software development and testing. Uncover the secrets of marine craft hydrodynamics and elevate your marine engineering projects to new heights with this indispensable resource. Don't miss out on this BRAND NEW edition, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2021, containing 736 pages of vital content tailored for the modern marine professional.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119575054
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 736
Description:
Handbook of MARINE CRAFT HYDRODYNAMICS AND MOTION CONTROL
The latest tools for analysis and design of advanced GNC systems
Handbook of Marine Craft Hydrodynamics and Motion Control is an extensive study of the latest research in hydrodynamics, guidance, navigation, and control systems for marine craft. The text establishes how the implementation of mathematical models and modern control theory can be used for simulation and verification of control systems, decision-support systems, and situational awareness systems. Coverage includes hydrodynamic models for marine craft, models for wind, waves and ocean currents, dynamics and stability of marine craft, advanced guidance principles, sensor fusion, and inertial navigation.
This important book includes the latest tools for analysis and design of advanced GNC systems and presents new material on unmanned underwater vehicles, surface craft, and autonomous vehicles. References and examples are included to enable engineers to analyze existing projects before making their own designs, as well as MATLAB scripts for hands-on software development and testing. Highlights of this Second Edition include:
Topical case studies and worked examples demonstrating how you can apply modeling and control design techniques to your own designs
A Github repository with MATLAB scripts (MSS toolbox) compatible with the latest software releases from Mathworks
New content on mathematical modeling, including models for ships and underwater vehicles, hydrostatics, and control forces and moments
New methods for guidance and navigation, including line-of-sight
This second edition is meticulously updated to include the latest research methodologies, modeling techniques related to wind, waves, and ocean currents, and the dynamics governing marine craft operation. Featuring topical case studies and hands-on examples, readers will discover how to practically apply modeling and control design strategies to their projects. The book also explores innovative topics such as unmanned underwater vehicles and autonomous surface crafts, pairing theoretical knowledge with real-world applications.
With impressive content on sensor fusion, inertial navigation, and GNC system tools, this handbook serves as a pivotal reference for enhancing situational awareness in marine crafts. Engineers will benefit from provided MATLAB scripts alongside a dedicated Github repository, facilitating software development and testing. Uncover the secrets of marine craft hydrodynamics and elevate your marine engineering projects to new heights with this indispensable resource. Don't miss out on this BRAND NEW edition, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2021, containing 736 pages of vital content tailored for the modern marine professional.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119575054
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 736
Description:
Handbook of MARINE CRAFT HYDRODYNAMICS AND MOTION CONTROL
The latest tools for analysis and design of advanced GNC systems
Handbook of Marine Craft Hydrodynamics and Motion Control is an extensive study of the latest research in hydrodynamics, guidance, navigation, and control systems for marine craft. The text establishes how the implementation of mathematical models and modern control theory can be used for simulation and verification of control systems, decision-support systems, and situational awareness systems. Coverage includes hydrodynamic models for marine craft, models for wind, waves and ocean currents, dynamics and stability of marine craft, advanced guidance principles, sensor fusion, and inertial navigation.
This important book includes the latest tools for analysis and design of advanced GNC systems and presents new material on unmanned underwater vehicles, surface craft, and autonomous vehicles. References and examples are included to enable engineers to analyze existing projects before making their own designs, as well as MATLAB scripts for hands-on software development and testing. Highlights of this Second Edition include:
Topical case studies and worked examples demonstrating how you can apply modeling and control design techniques to your own designs
A Github repository with MATLAB scripts (MSS toolbox) compatible with the latest software releases from Mathworks
New content on mathematical modeling, including models for ships and underwater vehicles, hydrostatics, and control forces and moments
New methods for guidance and navigation, including line-of-sight