Title: Linear and nonlinear system identification techniques for modelling of a remotely operated underwater vehicle

Authors: S.M. Ahmad

Addresses: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi-23640, Swabi, KPK, Pakistan

Abstract: As opposed to classical mathematical-based modelling approach, this paper reports a black-box system identification technique for characterising the dynamics of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). A linear system identification technique is employed to model the vehicle dynamics. However, use is also made of advance neural networks-based nonlinear system identification approach to model rudder-depth channel nonlinear behaviour. Different model validity tests are also employed to instil confidence in the identified linear and nonlinear ROV dynamic models. High fidelity models obtained for the multi-degree-of-freedom vehicle are of immense importance for developing ROV simulators, pilot training and autopilot design.

Keywords: remotely operated underwater vehicles; ROV modelling; linear system identification; neural networks; nonlinear system identification; ROV dynamics; dynamic modelling; remotely operated vehicles; rudder-depth channel nonlinear behaviour.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMIC.2015.071700

International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control, 2015 Vol.24 No.1, pp.75 - 87

Received: 29 Sep 2014
Accepted: 25 Dec 2014

Published online: 15 Sep 2015 *

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