Robust and non-linear control of marine system

Robust and non-linear control theories useful for real marine system are developed and applied to a variety of marine vehicles and equipments. In the thesis, the basic principle of marine control system development is described and advanced robust control algorithm and non-linear control algorithm applicable for real system are shown. It's effectiveness is confirmed by numerical simulations, tank tests, and sea trial tests. Copyright (C) 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.