STOCHASTIC MODEL OF SHIP MANEUVERS

A motivation is given for a new approach for the description of the ships' traffic process. A simple situation is described with the help of a Bolzmann-like process. The advantage of such a model is the fact that each effect, which contributes to the traffic behavior, can be recognized and is treated separately. To apply this method a complex set of interaction laws must be obtained with the help of a maneuvering simulator. The theory is applied to the situation that two ships are on collision course and pass each other in close vicinity.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Also available from Netherlands Maritime Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Maritime Traffic Systems, Proceedings of an International Symposium, The Hague, Netherlands, April 11-14, 1976.
• Corporate Authors:

  Delft University Press

  Heemraadssingel 112, Postbus 1474
  Rotterdam,   Netherlands 
• Authors:
  • Hermans, A J
• Conference:
  • Also available from Netherlands Maritime Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Maritime Traffic Systems, Proceedings of an International Symposium, The Hague, Netherlands, April 11-14, 1976.
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 371-385

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crash avoidance systems; Maneuverability; Mathematical models; Ships; Statistical analysis; Stochastic processes; Traffic control; Vessel traffic control; Water transportation
• Old TRIS Terms: Waterway transportation
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00157132
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 19 1977 12:00AM