Genetic algorithm optimisation of an oil tanker control system

Alfaro-Cid, E., McGookin, E.W. and Murray-Smith, D.J. (2001) Genetic algorithm optimisation of an oil tanker control system. In: IFAC Conference on Control Applications in Marine Systems, Glasgow, 18-20 July 2001, pp. 227-232.

Abstract

This paper oulines the use of genetic algorithm (GA) based methods of optimization as applied to the optimisation of control systems for an oil tanker. The oil tanker model is nonlinear in form.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Additional Information: Proceedings volume edited by R. Katebi and published by Pergamon Press, Oxford, 2002
• Keywords: ship, control optimisation, nonlinear, oil tanker, genetic algorithm
• 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: Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software; T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery; T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering; V Naval Science > VM Naval architecture. Shipbuilding. Marine engineering
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy