Calls for papers

 

International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control

 

Special Issue on: "Autonomous Vehicle Control and Intelligent Transportation in the Marine Field"

Guest Editors: Professors Zi Ma, Xingcheng Wang, and Ge Guo, Dalian Maritime University, China

This special issue will focus on new modelling and control methodology development and/or novel and challenging applications of autonomous vehicle control and intelligent transportation in the field of marine transportation.

The explosive demand in marine transportation, especially with the proliferation of world trading via ocean, indicates a great opportunity for autonomous surface vessels/vehicles and intelligent control. The next generation marine transportation has not only to allow for more exchanging of passengers and freight, but also to supply higher mobility and higher safety. These demands have promoted significant research and technology development motivation for scientists from the communities of navigation, control and mechatronics.

Special attention will be given to a number of topics such as propulsion, navigation, and control of automatic marine platforms and systems, including hybrid electric vehicles and autonomous surface and underwater vehicles.

Subject Coverage
Relevant topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Modelling and control of hybrid propulsion systems
• Control of high speed vessels and vehicles
• Offshore systems modelling and control
• Surface ship track control
• Intelligent marine navigation and control systems
• ROV/AUV guidance and control
• Autonomous surface craft control
• Multi-vehicle navigation, mission assignment and control

Notes for Prospective Authors

Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere

All papers are refereed through a peer review process. A guide for authors, sample copies and other relevant information for submitting papers are available on the Author Guidelines page

Important Dates

The deadline for submission is: 31 July 2008