Abstract
Autonomous Vessel with an Air Look, is a research project that aims to develop autonomous navigation of ships. The system uses three independent sources of information i.e. radar, AIS ? Automatic Identification System and cameras, which can be located on a drone or ship?s superstructure. The article presents the results of testing of an image processing system in real conditions on m/f Wolin.
Highlights
AVAL technology consists of three components: 1. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) technology
A key element of Image Processing System (IPS) is an algorithm for the detection and recognition of dangerous objects at sea in images recorded by a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) camera
The scope of navigation limited to internal waters is crucial here, due to the complete lack of provisions enabling the operation of an autonomous ship in international waters
Summary
AVAL technology consists of three components: 1. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) technology. A key element of IPS is an algorithm for the detection and recognition of dangerous objects at sea (such as leisure craft, icebergs, whales, etc.) in images recorded by a UAV camera. The most important ones are to enhance safety and efficiency of sea shipping These include the shortage of suitably qualified navigators. Navigation of autonomous vessels in open waters will most likely require the creation of a system for monitoring the movement of such ships from a landbased centre. Research on technologies for autonomous vessels is conducted in a number of centres around the world. 4. “The weather, wind, waves, fog, obstructions, marine mammals, saltwater, birds and other ships that vessels encounter mean an autonomous ship will require incredibly complex technology able to withstand the chaos of the ocean environment and enable a ship to respond remotely to any incident or emergency.”. The main goal of our research carried out in real conditions was to identify potential gaps in the algorithms developed for the purpose of IPS and tested in laboratory conditions
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