Development of Autopilot Unmanned Smartboat Vehicle (AUSV) Based on Fishing Zone Prediction Map

Abstract

The potential of marine fish is one of the hopes for fishermen. Fishing boats have not been equipped with fish detection devices such as fish finders. To get to the location of fishing, fishermen do not know accurately the distance and direction of the ship. A fisherman only relies on experience and information from other fishermen to find out the location of the fish distribution. The ship’s fuel losses are caused by fishermen having to go around to map fishing points. Accurate data for autopilot technology is needed to move the fishing boat to the point of distribution of fish, serves to help fishermen to increase fishing yields and reduce ship fuel losses. The 70 ×16 ×15 cm3 ship prototype with autopilot technology measures the distance between fishing boats and the target location of the nearest fish distribution. This prototype is equipped with a GPS and a compass sensor that shows the direction and difference of angles to the direction of the target. This prototype has a rudder that is driven by a servo motor based on the angle difference to the setpoint. Based on the results of research and testing, this prototype can run an average distance of 15.5 m. The results of angle accuracy testing, the prototype has an angle difference. The compass angle and bearing angle are an average difference of 35.33°.