An artificial neural network controller for course changing manoeuvring

Abstract

An Artificial Neural Network is a well-known AI technique for replicating human brain and offering suitable solution for any unpredictable complicated problem. Taking the advantage of it, this research will analyse the applicability of Neural Network Controller for ship manoeuvring, such as course changing. To train the controller, optimized teaching data are used to keep the consistency in the data as it could enhance the learning ability of the controller while training. A double layered feed-forward neural network and back propagation method are found suitable for this purpose. Later-on, simulations are done to justify the effectiveness of the trained controller for unknown situations.