Application of a robust QFT linear control method to the course changing manoeuvring of a ship

  1. López García, Eloy
  2. Cruz García, Jesús Manuel de la
  3. Moyano Pérez, Emiliano
  4. Velasco González, Francisco Jesús
  5. Rueda Rodríguez, Teresa Montserrat
Journal:
Journal of maritime research: JMR

ISSN: 1697-4840

Year of publication: 2005

Volume: 2

Issue: 1

Pages: 69-86

Type: Article

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Abstract

This paper describes in detail the design methodology of a robust QFT (Quantitative Feedback Theory) controller for the control of the course changing of a ship. A linear model is used with uncertainty in the parameters. The system is designed to fulfil the specifications of robust stability and robust tracking of a reference system.