@article{GENERAL,
      recid = {11156},
      author = {Roa, M},
      title = {Autonomous Machinery Control Systems for Naval Unmanned  Surface Vessels},
      journal = {Conference Proceedings of iSCSS},
      address = {2024-11-07},
      number = {GENERAL},
      abstract = {Advancements in automation, artificial-intelligence,  robotics, motion-control, satellite based communications,  geo-spatial positioning systems, and real-time machinery  control systems have enabled ship designers to consider the  implementation of totally automated autonomous or  semi-autonomous remotely controlled unmanned vessels to  operate in a variety marine and naval applications. The  possibility of being able to operate unmanned naval vessels  poses several operational benefits and cost savings for  naval vessel operators while at the same time introduces  inherent risks that must be mitigated through robust system  safety and redundancy requirements. Unlike manned vessels,  on unmanned vessels machinery control systems will need to  act autonomously to replicate functions that are normally  performed by human operators. This paper will (a) provide a  list of machinery control functions normally done by humans  that will need to become autonomous (b) identify key  requirement areas that will need to be developed for  totally autonomous unmanned naval surface vessel machinery  control systems, and (c) provide an update on ongoing  efforts to develop standards and requirements for  autonomous machinery control systems on unmanned naval  surface vessels.},
      url = {http://library.imarest.org/record/11156},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.24868/11156},
}