Genetic programming for the automatic design of controllers for a surface ship

Alfaro-Cid, E., McGookin, E.W. and Murray-Smith, D.J. (2008) Genetic programming for the automatic design of controllers for a surface ship. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 9(2), pp. 311-321. (doi: 10.1109/TITS.2008.922932)

Abstract

In this paper, the implementation of genetic programming (GP) to design a contoller structure is assessed. GP is used to evolve control strategies that, given the current and desired state of the propulsion and heading dynamics of a supply ship as inputs, generate the command forces required to maneuver the ship. The controllers created using GP are evaluated through computer simulations and real maneuverability tests in a laboratory water basin facility. The robustness of each controller is analyzed through the simulation of environmental disturbances. In addition, GP runs in the presence of disturbances are carried out so that the different controllers obtained can be compared. The particular vessel used in this paper is a scale model of a supply ship called CyberShip II. The results obtained illustrate the benefits of using GP for the automatic design of propulsion and navigation controllers for surface ships.

• Item Type: Articles
• Keywords: Optimisation, Controller Design, Genetic Programming
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: McGookin, Dr Euan and Murray-Smith, Professor David
• Authors: Alfaro-Cid, E., McGookin, E.W., and Murray-Smith, D.J.
• Subjects: T Technology > TC Hydraulic engineering. Ocean engineering; V Naval Science > V Naval Science (General)
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
• Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Publisher: IEEE
• ISSN: 1524-9050
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2008 IEEE
• First Published: First published in IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems 9(2):311-321
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.