Obtaining First and Second Order Nomoto Models of a Fluvial Support Patrol using Identification Techniques

Abstract

In this paper we present a method for obtaining a second order Nomoto model that describes the yaw dynamic of a Patrol River Boat. This model is obtained from experimental input and output data gathered from the turning circle maneuver. System identifications techniques and a gray box model are employed to find the coefficients of the Nomoto model.  The results of the identification process as well as the results of validation process are presented