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Neuro-Fuzzy Techniques Applied to a Ship Autopilot Design

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 October 2009

Robert Sutton,
Stephen D. H. Taylor and
Geoffrey N. Roberts
Robert Sutton
Affiliation:
(Institute of Marine Studies, University of Plymouth)
Stephen D. H. Taylor
Affiliation:
(Institute of Marine Studies, University of Plymouth)
Geoffrey N. Roberts
Affiliation:
(Faculty of Technology, Gwent College of Higher Education)
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Abstract

This paper is concerned with an investigation into the use of artificial neural networks in the design of fuzzy autopilots for controlling the yaw dynamics of a modern Royal Navy warship model. Results are presented to show the viability of such an approach and that effective designs can be produced.

Keywords

1. Autopilots.2. Fuzzy logic.3. Artificial neural networks.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Navigation , Volume 49 , Issue 3 , September 1996, pp. 410 - 430
Copyright
Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 1996

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