Abstract
Model predictive control (MPC), an extensively developed rolling optimization control method, is widely utilized in the industrial field. While some researchers have incorporated predictive control into underactuated unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), most of these approaches rely primarily on theoretical simulation research, emphasizing simulation outcomes. A noticeable gap exists regarding whether predictive control adequately aligns with the practical application conditions of underactuated USVs, particularly in addressing real-time challenges. This paper aims to fill this void by focusing on the application of MPC in the path following of USVs. Using the hydrodynamic model of USVs, we examine the details of both linear MPC (LMPC) and nonlinear MPC (NMPC). Several different paths are designed to compare and analyze the simulation results and time consumption. To address the real-time challenges of MPC, the calculation time under different solvers, CPUs, and programming languages is detailed through simulation. The results demonstrate that NMPC exhibits superior control accuracy and real-time control potential. Finally, we introduce an enhanced A* algorithm and use it to plan a global path. NMPC is then employed to follow that path, showing its effectiveness in tracking a common path. In contrast to some literature studies using the LMPC method to control underactuated USVs, this paper presents a different viewpoint based on a large number of simulation results, suggesting that LMPC is not fit for controlling underactuated USVs.
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