System of automatic control of maneuver of motor crafts,...

Details System of automatic control of maneuver of motor crafts,... System of automatic control of maneuver of motor crafts,...

2005-10-03

2010-10-19

Black, Thomas G (Department: 3661)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Vehicle subsystem or accessory control

C701S021000, C701S041000, C440S084000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07818108

ABSTRACT:
The present invention concerns a system of automatic control of manoeuvre of motor crafts that allows, in a reliable and efficient way, to simplify piloting of multi-motor crafts, particularly in manoeuvres within restricted spaces such as for instance, but not exclusively, during phases of mooring, anchoring, or refuelling. In particular, the system automatically compensates the effects of currents, wind and other possible external disturbances upon the craft motion, performing the required movement or maintaining the position and the bow orientation set by the pilot. The present invention further concerns the related method of automatic control of manoeuvre, the processes of calibrating the system, the apparatuses and instruments apt to perform the method, and the motor crafts provided with such a system.

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