<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The aim of this study is to design a controller based on Lyapunov's direct method for fin roll stabilization systems for ships in beam seas. A third order mathematical model consisting of uncoupled roll motion of a ship and fin hydraulic system dynamics is considered. In the model, random wind force is defined by Gaussian white noise. Both controlled and uncontrolled roll motions are presented considering stall effect by roll-time history and safe basin graphics. It is observed from the results that fin control system is successful to reduce erosion percentages of safe basins and roll amplitudes.</p></abstract>

The aim of this study is to design a controller based on Lyapunov's direct method for fin roll stabilization systems for ships in beam seas. A third order mathematical model consisting of uncoupled roll motion of a ship and fin hydraulic system dynamics is considered. In the model, random wind force is defined by Gaussian white noise. Both controlled and uncontrolled roll motions are presented considering stall effect by roll-time history and safe basin graphics. It is observed from the results that fin control system is successful to reduce erosion percentages of safe basins and roll amplitudes.

Control design of fin roll stabilization in beam seas based on Lyapunov's direct method

Polish Maritime Research

The aim of this study is to design a controller based on Lyapunov's direct method for fin roll stabilization systems for ships in beam seas. A third order...

Control design of fin roll stabilization in beam seas based on Lyapunov's direct method

Publicado en línea: 20 jul 2012

Páginas: 25 - 30

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10012-012-0011-9

Palabras clave
fin stabilizers, Lyapunov function, roll motion, white noise

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Control design of fin roll stabilization in beam seas based on Lyapunov's direct method

Publicado en línea: 20 jul 2012

Páginas: 25 - 30

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10012-012-0011-9

Palabras clavefin stabilizers, Lyapunov function, roll motion, white noise

This content is open access.

Palabras clave
fin stabilizers, Lyapunov function, roll motion, white noise