Implementation of interactive control of a crane ship model in MATLAB/Simulink environment

Abstract

The increased demand for performing crane ship modeling has led to the necessity for fast and accurate numerical experiments. This paper presents an approach for creating a numerical model of a crane vessel with a suspended load that allows for real-time control of crane parts. The model is developed in the MATLAB/Simulink environment, which makes it possible to extend it further to the user's needs. The authors describe the approach to the calculation of wave-induced ship motions, presents the Simulink block model and describes the features encountered during the simulation process. The possibility of real-time control of the position of crane parts is also shown, keeping the calculation speed of the ship hydrodynamics.