CONTROL OF MARINE VEHICLES
| Author(s) | Karl Dietrich von Ellenrieder |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Date | 2021 |
| Pages | 981 |
| Format | pdf+epub |
| Size | 42 Mb |
| D O W N L O A D | |
This book offers an introduction to the core principles of marine vehicle control for students who are new to the subject or looking to solidify their understanding. It's aimed at advanced undergraduates (4th or 5th year), master's students, and early-stage Ph.D. candidates, bridging the gap between these academic levels. Practitioners in the field may also find it valuable as a refresher on the foundational concepts that underpin the more advanced control techniques for marine vehicles currently being developed.
The idea for this book comes from the author's experience researching and teaching marine robotics at Florida Atlantic University (USA) and later in automatic control and mobile robotics at the Libera Università di Bolzano (Italy). The book is structured into two main parts: Part I: Focuses on the control of linear time-invariant systems. It provides a foundation for understanding how systems respond dynamically, how feedback control works, and how stability is achieved. Part II: Explores the stability and control of nonlinear systems.
Each chapter ends with a list of references and practice exercises focused on the control of marine vehicles. Chapters 1-6 are suitable for a one-semester course for senior undergraduates. A master's level course could cover Chapters 1 and 6, along with selected topics from Chapters 7-12. In-depth coverage of Part II, particularly nonlinear stability analysis, feedback linearization, and geometric control, would be suitable for a one-semester Ph.D.-level course.
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