The berthing of large ships in inclement weather with frequently poor visibility presents a challenge. To assist with this application, it may be beneficial to utilise standard radar imaging. Whilst this may be achieved using a mechanically-scanned system, reliability, cost and weight issues, coupled with the need to primarily image only a 120◦ sector on the port and starboard of the ship, make...

Rendezvous and docking/berthing are key manoeuvers for various missions [1]. In those rendezvous phases where the accuracy of absolute navigation (e.g. by satellite navigation services like GPS or GLONASS) is no longer sufficient, sensors have to provide information about the relative position of active vehicle (chaser) and passive vehicle (target). Satellite navigation (differential GPS), radi...

according to flexibility of pneumatic conveying systems with respect to other types of transmission systems, this system has wide application in industry and agriculture processes. one important application of this system is in the loading and unloading tankers and powdery bulk materials such as trucks carrying cement, plaster and sand. conveying efficiency is associated with pressure, which in...

Autonomous berthing is a crucial technology for autonomous ships, requiring optimal trajectory planning to prevent collisions and minimize time control efforts. This paper presents two-phase, two-point boundary value problem (TPBVP) strategy creating an twin-propeller, twin-rudder ship with capabilities. The process divided into two phases: the approach terminal. Tunnel thruster use limited dur...