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Novel Investigations in Naval Architecture and Ocean and Marine Engineering

A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 April 2024) | Viewed by 6101

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Prof. Dr. Wen-Jer Chang

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Department of Marine Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202, Taiwan
Interests: marine engineering; electrical engineering; system engineering; control engineering; intelligent control; fuzzy theory and control; multimedia application
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Prof. Dr. Hongjun Zhu

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State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
Interests: flow-induced vibration; vortex-induced vibration; flow control; flow assurance; fluid–structure interaction
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Prof. Dr. Huabing Wen

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1. School of Naval Architecture and Intelligent Manufacture, Jiangsu Maritime Institute, Nanjing, China
2. School of Energy and Power, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
Interests: method for predicting ship vibration and noise; optimization design of ship vibration and noise reduction; numerical simulation of fluid dynamic noise; acoustic black hole noise reduction application technology
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The 2023 International Conference on Naval Architecture and Ocean and Marine Engineering (NAOME 2023) (https://www.icnaome.org/) provides a venue for academic scientists and engineers from around the world to present and discuss the latest results and techniques in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Automation Control Engineering. Prospective authors are invited to submit papers on a wide range of topic areas, including, but not limited to:

  • Marine Energy Production and Logistic;
  • Innovative Ship and Engineering Design;
  • Sustainability, Safety and Technology Shipping, M;
  • Smart Navigation;
  • Automation and Control of Ship Systems;
  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Technology;
  • Underwater Acoustics, Ocean Remote Sensing, and Technology Related to Ship and Marine Systems.

Prof. Dr. Wen-Jer Chang
Prof. Dr. Hongjun Zhu
Prof. Dr. Huabing Wen
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • marine energy
  • ship and engineering design
  • shipping and engineering management
  • smart navigation
  • automatic control
  • underwater vehicle technology

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Computational Fluid Dynamics Investigation of the Spacing of the Aerodynamic Characteristics for Multiple Wingsails on Ships
by Hongming Wang, Chen Li, Caibao Zuo, Junfu Yuan and Binxin Wu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(6), 985; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12060985 - 12 Jun 2024
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Wind energy, as an inexhaustible energy source, has become a focal point in the development of new energy for ships. Sail-assisted technology, which leverages wind power, has been successfully applied to ship propulsion. The propulsion performance of sail-assisted ships is affected by the [...] Read more.
Wind energy, as an inexhaustible energy source, has become a focal point in the development of new energy for ships. Sail-assisted technology, which leverages wind power, has been successfully applied to ship propulsion. The propulsion performance of sail-assisted ships is affected by the interference characteristics among multiple wingsails. To investigate interference characteristics, an arrangement scheme involving two-element wingsails and considering the relative wind direction angle was established. To obtain the inter-stage interference characteristics of wingsails, the Reynolds average N-S equation was used in the numerical simulation conducted under steady operating conditions. The results indicate that, at the relative wind angles of 30°, 90°, and 120°, the minimum horizontal spacing in a single row arrangement scheme is 1.5c. However, at relative wind angles of 90° and 120°, inter-stage interference may induce stall conditions in the wingsails. In a double-row arrangement scheme, the wake of the upstream wingsail interferes with the flow of the downstream sail at relative wind angles of 90°. An optimal propulsion performance is achieved with a horizontal spacing of 4c and a longitudinal spacing of 10c. Moreover, the interference performance of the two-element wingsails can be enhanced through a horizontal offset arrangement. This study provides a reference for the arrangement of wingsails on ships. Full article
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Design and Testing of an Autonomous Navigation Unmanned Surface Vehicle for Buoy Inspection
by Zhiqiang Lu, Weihua Li, Xinzheng Zhang, Jianhui Wang, Zihao Zhuang and Cheng Liu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(5), 819; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12050819 - 14 May 2024
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In response to the inefficiencies and high costs associated with manual buoy inspection, this paper presents the design and testing of an Autonomous Navigation Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) tailored for this purpose. The research is structured into three main components: Firstly, the hardware [...] Read more.
In response to the inefficiencies and high costs associated with manual buoy inspection, this paper presents the design and testing of an Autonomous Navigation Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) tailored for this purpose. The research is structured into three main components: Firstly, the hardware framework and communication system of the USV are detailed, incorporating the Robot Operating System (ROS) and additional nodes to meet practical requirements. Furthermore, a buoy tracking system utilizing the Kernelized Correlation Filter (KCF) algorithm is introduced. Secondly, buoy image training is conducted using the YOLOv7 object detection algorithm, establishing a robust model for accurate buoy state recognition. Finally, an improved Line-of-Sight (LOS) method for USV path tracking, assuming the presence of an attraction potential field around the inspected buoy, is proposed to enable a comprehensive 360-degree inspection. Experimental testing includes validation of buoy image target tracking and detection, assessment of USV autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance capabilities, and evaluation of the enhanced LOS path tracking algorithm. The results demonstrate the USV’s efficacy in conducting practical buoy inspection missions. This research contributes insights and advancements to the fields of maritime patrol and routine buoy inspections. Full article
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Fuzzy Controller Design Approach for a Ship’s Dynamic Path Based on AIS Data with the Takagi–Sugeno Fuzzy Observer Model
by Chin-Lin Pen, Wen-Jer Chang and Yann-Horng Lin
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(6), 1181; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11061181 - 5 Jun 2023
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A fuzzy controller design approach is developed in this research for the control problem of a ship’s dynamic path based on automatic identification system (AIS) data. Over the past few decades, the equipment of AISs has been widely applied and mandated on ships. [...] Read more.
A fuzzy controller design approach is developed in this research for the control problem of a ship’s dynamic path based on automatic identification system (AIS) data. Over the past few decades, the equipment of AISs has been widely applied and mandated on ships. Based on the advantages of AIS data, various valuable applications have been proposed to improve safety problems. However, most of the applications depend on the precise control of the ship’s dynamic behavior. Because of this reason, a fuzzy controller design approach is proposed based on the Takagi–Sugeno fuzzy observer model in this research. Firstly, the ship’s dynamic behavior based on the discrete-time AIS data is estimated and represented by the mathematical model of the fuzzy observer. Based on the fuzzy observer model, a fuzzy controller design approach subject to variance constraint is developed to solve the problem of stochastic disturbance in estimation and control. In accordance with the different application aspects, this approach can not only be applied to improve the estimation performance of the fuzzy observer, but it can also be provided as a controller design scheme for the ship’s dynamic path using AISs data. Finally, simulation results of a group of real AIS data from Kaohsiung Port and the assumed Keelung Port AIS data are applied to verify the effectiveness of the designed fuzzy controller. Full article
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