The research of algorithm for Unmanned Surface Vessel automatic collision avoidance based on Velocity Obstacles

WU Bo,XIONG Yong,WEN Yuan-qiao

Journal of Dalian Maritime University ›› 2014, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (2) : 57-60.

Journal of Dalian Maritime University ›› 2014, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (2) : 57-60.

The research of algorithm for Unmanned Surface Vessel automatic collision avoidance based on Velocity Obstacles

  • In order to make Unmanned Surface Vessel in complex sea conditions automaticly and safely avoid dynamic obstacles,a algorithm of automatic collision avoidance based on Velocity Obstacles and considered USV maneuvering characteristics is presented. Firstly, the relative velocity is calculated by USV and avoidance objects’ ground speeds,and then the angular relationship between their relative velocities and positions is analyzed and determined, drawing a feasible avoidance path range,by changing  the direction of navigation to complete the dynamic obstacle avoidance. Simulation results indicate that: the method effectively overcomes the limitations of local path planning, and more in line with actually sailing and avoiding collision of maneuvering requirements, enabling USV security avoidance with multiple dynamic obstacles in complex environment.

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In order to make Unmanned Surface Vessel in complex sea conditions automaticly and safely avoid dynamic obstacles,a algorithm of automatic collision avoidance based on Velocity Obstacles and considered USV maneuvering characteristics is presented. Firstly, the relative velocity is calculated by USV and avoidance objects’ ground speeds,and then the angular relationship between their relative velocities and positions is analyzed and determined, drawing a feasible avoidance path range,by changing  the direction of navigation to complete the dynamic obstacle avoidance. Simulation results indicate that: the method effectively overcomes the limitations of local path planning, and more in line with actually sailing and avoiding collision of maneuvering requirements, enabling USV security avoidance with multiple dynamic obstacles in complex environment.

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velocity obstacles / USV / maneuvering characteristics / dynamic obstacles avoidance

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WU Bo,XIONG Yong,WEN Yuan-qiao. The research of algorithm for Unmanned Surface Vessel automatic collision avoidance based on Velocity Obstacles[J]. Journal of Dalian Maritime University. 2014, 40(2): 57-60

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