Applying Neural Networks to Predict Offshore Platform Dynamics

Integrating renewable energy sources with aquaculture systems on floating multi-use platforms presents an innovative approach to developing sustainable and resilient offshore infrastructure, utilizing the ocean’s considerable potential. From March 2021 to January 2022, a 1:15-scale prototype was tes...

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Main Authors: Nikolas Martzikos, Carlo Ruzzo, Giovanni Malara, Vincenzo Fiamma, Felice Arena
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/11/2001
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description Integrating renewable energy sources with aquaculture systems on floating multi-use platforms presents an innovative approach to developing sustainable and resilient offshore infrastructure, utilizing the ocean’s considerable potential. From March 2021 to January 2022, a 1:15-scale prototype was tested in Reggio Calabria, Italy, which gave crucial insights into how these structures behave under different wave conditions. This study investigates the application of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) to predict changes in mooring loads, particularly at key points of the structure. By analyzing metocean data, several ANN models and optimization techniques were evaluated to identify the most accurate predictive model. With a Normalized Root Mean Square Error (NRMSE) of 1.7–4.7%, the results show how ANNs can effectively predict offshore platform dynamics. This research highlights the potential of machine learning in developing and managing sustainable ocean systems, setting the stage for future advancements in data-driven marine resource management.
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spelling doaj-art-2fd75ddff00f4ef2a08a7abbb42aac962025-08-20T02:04:58ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122024-11-011211200110.3390/jmse12112001Applying Neural Networks to Predict Offshore Platform DynamicsNikolas Martzikos0Carlo Ruzzo1Giovanni Malara2Vincenzo Fiamma3Felice Arena4Natural Ocean Engineering Laboratory (NOEL), “Mediterranea” University of Reggio Calabria, Loc. Feo di Vito, 89122 Reggio Calabria, ItalyNatural Ocean Engineering Laboratory (NOEL), “Mediterranea” University of Reggio Calabria, Loc. Feo di Vito, 89122 Reggio Calabria, ItalyNatural Ocean Engineering Laboratory (NOEL), “Mediterranea” University of Reggio Calabria, Loc. Feo di Vito, 89122 Reggio Calabria, ItalyNatural Ocean Engineering Laboratory (NOEL), “Mediterranea” University of Reggio Calabria, Loc. Feo di Vito, 89122 Reggio Calabria, ItalyNatural Ocean Engineering Laboratory (NOEL), “Mediterranea” University of Reggio Calabria, Loc. Feo di Vito, 89122 Reggio Calabria, ItalyIntegrating renewable energy sources with aquaculture systems on floating multi-use platforms presents an innovative approach to developing sustainable and resilient offshore infrastructure, utilizing the ocean’s considerable potential. From March 2021 to January 2022, a 1:15-scale prototype was tested in Reggio Calabria, Italy, which gave crucial insights into how these structures behave under different wave conditions. This study investigates the application of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) to predict changes in mooring loads, particularly at key points of the structure. By analyzing metocean data, several ANN models and optimization techniques were evaluated to identify the most accurate predictive model. With a Normalized Root Mean Square Error (NRMSE) of 1.7–4.7%, the results show how ANNs can effectively predict offshore platform dynamics. This research highlights the potential of machine learning in developing and managing sustainable ocean systems, setting the stage for future advancements in data-driven marine resource management.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/11/2001artificial neural networksoffshore platformsaquaculture platformsmooring loadsrenewable energy
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Giovanni Malara
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Felice Arena
Applying Neural Networks to Predict Offshore Platform Dynamics
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
artificial neural networks
offshore platforms
aquaculture platforms
mooring loads
renewable energy
title Applying Neural Networks to Predict Offshore Platform Dynamics
title_full Applying Neural Networks to Predict Offshore Platform Dynamics
title_fullStr Applying Neural Networks to Predict Offshore Platform Dynamics
title_full_unstemmed Applying Neural Networks to Predict Offshore Platform Dynamics
title_short Applying Neural Networks to Predict Offshore Platform Dynamics
title_sort applying neural networks to predict offshore platform dynamics
topic artificial neural networks
offshore platforms
aquaculture platforms
mooring loads
renewable energy
url https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/11/2001
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