Marine Control Technology

About Marine Control Technology

Marine Control Technology by J. Majumder & E. I. Fernandez

Marine Control Technology by J. Majumder and E. I. Fernandez is a specialized technical textbook that focuses on the principles and practical applications of control systems used in marine vessels and offshore structures. The book bridges classical control theory with real-world marine engineering systems.

Overview

The text provides a comprehensive treatment of:

• Ship motion dynamics (heave, sway, surge, roll, pitch, yaw)

• Mathematical modeling of marine vehicles

• Stability analysis of ships and offshore platforms

• Automatic control systems for marine applications

• Steering control and autopilot design

• Dynamic positioning systems

• Control of propulsion and power systems

• Wave-induced motion and disturbance rejection

• Modern control strategies applied to marine environments

Key Features

• Clear derivation of marine vehicle dynamic equations

• Application of classical and modern control theory

• Block diagrams and transfer function models

• State-space modeling of ship dynamics

• Practical examples from real marine systems

• Emphasis on feedback control and stability

Intended Audience

• Marine engineering students

• Naval architecture students

• Control systems engineering students

• Marine industry professionals

• Researchers in marine automation

Focus Areas

The book highlights how control engineering conceptssuch as PID control, state-space methods, and stability criteriaare adapted specifically for:

• Autopilot systems

• Thruster control

• Roll stabilization systems

• Offshore platform positioning

• Ship maneuvering control