On predicting boat drift for search and rescue

A theoretical model for predicting boat drift for search and rescue missions is presented in this work. The drift model is based on the law of physics which govern the motion of a floating body in a given wind and surface current field. In terms of the empirical aerodynamics force coefficients of th...

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Published in:Ocean engineering 2010-09, Vol.37 (13), p.1169-1179
Main Authors: Ni, Zao, Qiu, Zhiping, Su, T.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerodynamic forces
Applied sciences
Boats
Crosswinds
Divergence
Drift
Exact sciences and technology
Ground, air and sea transportation, marine construction
Interval analysis
Intervals
Marine
Marine construction
Mathematical models
Nonlinear programming
Search and rescue
Searching
Uncertainty
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Summary:A theoretical model for predicting boat drift for search and rescue missions is presented in this work. The drift model is based on the law of physics which govern the motion of a floating body in a given wind and surface current field. In terms of the empirical aerodynamics force coefficients of the boat or any other drifting object, external wind field, and current field, the drift velocity of the boat being searched for can be obtained. The uncertainty of the characteristics of the boat’s drift is evaluated by interval analysis of the uncertainties of the characteristics of the drifting boat and external forcing fields. The search area expansion and the source of uncertainty are systematically evaluated. The current statistical model-based operational definitions of leeway drift, leeway rate, leeway angle, divergence angle, leeway divergence, downwind component of leeway, and crosswind component of leeway are clarified in light of the presented theoretical model. The divergence angle and leeway divergence are evaluated through the interval analysis of the uncertainty of the parameters involved.
ISSN:0029-8018
1873-5258
DOI:10.1016/j.oceaneng.2010.05.009