Coverage planning is a well-known problem in motion planning research and marine pattern-based operations, such as minesweeping, are traditionally performed within a defined quadrilateral area. Minesweepers are deployed to clear areas such as an entrance to port before capital ships are allowed through; such locations generally experience high variation in tidal flow throughout the day as the tide changes direction. Ever-increasing energy costs, combined with limited energy storage onboard ships, prompted this study, evaluating the marine coverage process in further details, such that the vessel can maximize the environmental condition to minimise the operation time or energy expenditure, reducing the overall cost of the operation. This paper presents a preliminary study on the effects of tidal flow on pattern-based marine surface operations.


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    Title :

    Tidal effects on pattern-based marine surface operations


    Contributors:
    Tam, Dr C (author) / Bucknall, R. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2012-09-01


    Size :

    9 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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