Dynamic positioning of marine vessels using global positioning system
Date of Publication
2011
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
Subject Categories
Communication | Electrical and Electronics
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Thesis Adviser
Bernardo F. So
Defense Panel Chair
Aaron Don Africa
Defense Panel Member
Gerald P. Arada
Melvin K. Cabatuan
Abstract/Summary
This paper aims to demonstrate how the global positioning system (GPS) may be used for automated navigation for marine vessels. The GPS has been used for unmanned land and air vehicles, but unmanned marine vessels using GPS have not been fully studied. This thesis aims for the vessel to reach the destination with minimal error and without manual control. For this thesis, a small-scale marine vessel, a remote control tug boat had been modified and attached with a GPS module and compass, which communicate to a software using ZigBee. By using the information obtained from the vessel, the software communicates with the remote control via universal serial bus (USB) to control the movements of the vessel towards a user-input destination. The accuracy of this system depends on the accuracy of the GPS module. The designed system is capable of positioning a marine vessel to a designated waypoint.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU14734
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
84 [67] leaves ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Global Positioning System; Artificial satellites in navigation
Recommended Citation
Aleta, B. I., Flores, D. R., Legaspi, E. G., Reasonda, S. C., & Solis, A. R. (2011). Dynamic positioning of marine vessels using global positioning system. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/10658
Embargo Period
1-4-2022
