•   Autonomous Vessels - Automation AMO22AV01-3003 14.11.2024-31.07.2025  5 credits  (AMO24H-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The Student:

    - has an overall picture about automation and control, what is automated today and what developments are likely or possible in the future.
    - can recognize what technology and different solutions is needed for autonomous vessels.
    - can recognize what new risks the autonomous vessels will face and how they can be mitigated.
    Prerequisites
    No prerequisites.
    Content of the study unit
    Control Engineering: Dynamical systems, Transfer functions, Feedback control
    Autopilot
    Sensors and sensor processing
    Digital solutions and services
    Calculations: Overshoot, damping, stability, controller parameters using different methods etc
    Control simulations with Matlab/Simulink
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    Theory and methodology are very poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
    Research, communication and documentation are poor.
    Not active participation.
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    Sufficient 1
    Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
    Research, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable.
    Active participation.
    Satisfactory 2
    Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments. Research, communication and documentation are acceptable.
    Active participation.
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    Good 3
    Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments, but work could be stronger.
    Research, service design, communication and documentation are good.
    Active participation.
    Very Good 4
    General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
    Reliable research, innovative service design and communication and documentation on good level.
    Very active participation.
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    Excellent 5
    Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
    Outstanding research, innovative service design and excellent communication and documentation.
    Very active participation.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Katarina Sandström

    Learning material

    More information on Moodle

    Learning methods

    Lectures
    Calculation exercises
    Simulations
    Group work

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Approved home assignments and passed on-line examinations

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    14.11.2024 - 31.07.2025

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2024 - 13.11.2024

    Group(s)
    • AMO24H-Å
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Katarina Sandström

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Autonomous Maritime Operations

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Examination dates in January-February

    Timing and attendance

    November - February

    Student's schedule and workload

    Contact days 35h
    Literature reading 50h
    Home assignments 30h
    Calculations 20h

    Content scheduling

    Control Engineering: Dynamical systems, Transfer functions, Feedback control
    Autopilot
    Sensors and sensor processing
    Digital solutions and services
    Calculations: Overshoot, damping, stability, controller parameters using different methods etc
    Control simulations with Matlab/Simulink

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    Theory and methodology are very poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
    Research, communication and documentation are poor.
    Not active participation.

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    Theory and methodology are basically understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
    Research, communication and documentation barely acceptable.
    Active participation.

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments, but work could be stronger.
    Research, service design, communication and documentation are good.
    Active participation.

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
    Outstanding research, innovative solutions and excellent communication and documentation.
    Very active participation.