Dynamic Path Planning Method for Unmanned Surface Vessels in Complex Traffic Conditions of Island Reefs Waters

Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) operating in complex traffic conditions in island reef waters often require different types of algorithms. Therefore, selecting a dynamic path-planning algorithm with strong adaptability has become a new challenge. This paper proposes a dynamic adaptive path planning...

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Main Authors: Jing Peng, Xinyuan Zhao, Qi Zhao
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
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description Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) operating in complex traffic conditions in island reef waters often require different types of algorithms. Therefore, selecting a dynamic path-planning algorithm with strong adaptability has become a new challenge. This paper proposes a dynamic adaptive path planning algorithm for USVs, incorporating an improved Dynamic Window Approach (DWA) with fuzzy logic and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS). The algorithm is designed by integrating three key aspects: evaluation function, fuzzy control, and COLREGS. First, to enable USVs to approach the target point more safely and quickly during navigation, an additional target point attraction sub-function is introduced, extending the original evaluation function. Furthermore, to ensure robust dynamic path planning for USVs across various water environments, such as narrow channels, reef-laden waters, and open seas, fuzzy logic is integrated with the improved DWA algorithm. Since USVs must comply with COLREGS during navigation, the algorithm incorporates these regulations, enhancing the DWA algorithm with fuzzy logic to ensure compliance. Finally, simulation experiments validate the proposed algorithm, demonstrating that the planned paths are safer and more stable, ensuring the safe navigation of USVs in compliance with COLREGS.
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spelling doaj-art-b7b576d44df94ca8b0b4eaeead21a4a42025-08-20T02:28:05ZengMDPI AGDrones2504-446X2024-10-0181162010.3390/drones8110620Dynamic Path Planning Method for Unmanned Surface Vessels in Complex Traffic Conditions of Island Reefs WatersJing Peng0Xinyuan Zhao1Qi Zhao2Merchant Marine College, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, ChinaMerchant Marine College, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, ChinaMerchant Marine College, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, ChinaUnmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) operating in complex traffic conditions in island reef waters often require different types of algorithms. Therefore, selecting a dynamic path-planning algorithm with strong adaptability has become a new challenge. This paper proposes a dynamic adaptive path planning algorithm for USVs, incorporating an improved Dynamic Window Approach (DWA) with fuzzy logic and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS). The algorithm is designed by integrating three key aspects: evaluation function, fuzzy control, and COLREGS. First, to enable USVs to approach the target point more safely and quickly during navigation, an additional target point attraction sub-function is introduced, extending the original evaluation function. Furthermore, to ensure robust dynamic path planning for USVs across various water environments, such as narrow channels, reef-laden waters, and open seas, fuzzy logic is integrated with the improved DWA algorithm. Since USVs must comply with COLREGS during navigation, the algorithm incorporates these regulations, enhancing the DWA algorithm with fuzzy logic to ensure compliance. Finally, simulation experiments validate the proposed algorithm, demonstrating that the planned paths are safer and more stable, ensuring the safe navigation of USVs in compliance with COLREGS.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/8/11/620USVadaptationfuzzy logicCOLREGSDWA
spellingShingle Jing Peng
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Dynamic Path Planning Method for Unmanned Surface Vessels in Complex Traffic Conditions of Island Reefs Waters
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USV
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fuzzy logic
COLREGS
DWA
title Dynamic Path Planning Method for Unmanned Surface Vessels in Complex Traffic Conditions of Island Reefs Waters
title_full Dynamic Path Planning Method for Unmanned Surface Vessels in Complex Traffic Conditions of Island Reefs Waters
title_fullStr Dynamic Path Planning Method for Unmanned Surface Vessels in Complex Traffic Conditions of Island Reefs Waters
title_full_unstemmed Dynamic Path Planning Method for Unmanned Surface Vessels in Complex Traffic Conditions of Island Reefs Waters
title_short Dynamic Path Planning Method for Unmanned Surface Vessels in Complex Traffic Conditions of Island Reefs Waters
title_sort dynamic path planning method for unmanned surface vessels in complex traffic conditions of island reefs waters
topic USV
adaptation
fuzzy logic
COLREGS
DWA
url https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/8/11/620
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