A Mobile Application of a Decision Support System for Ballasting a Floating Dock

Authors

  • Andriy Topalov Computerized Control Systems Department, Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding, Mykolaiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2745-7388
  • Yuriy Kondratenko 2) Intelligent Information Systems Department, Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University, Mykolaiv, Ukraine 3) Institute of Artificial Intelligence Problems of MES and NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
  • Anatolii Shevchenko Institute of Artificial Intelligence Problems of MES and NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
  • Valeriy Zaytsev Design Bureau IMT LLC, Mykolaiv, Ukraine
  • Oleksiy Kozlov Intelligent Information Systems Department, Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University, Mykolaiv, Ukraine
  • Dmytro Zaytsev Design Bureau IMT LLC, Mykolaiv, Ukraine
  • Volodymyr Golikov National University “Odesa Maritime Academy”, Odesa, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/jmm1550-4646.2033

Keywords:

Floating dock, ballasting system, automation of docking operations, decision support system, mobile application, interface, database

Abstract

This paper is devoted to increasing the automation level of docking operations through the development of a mobile application for a decision support system capable of determining the optimal option for loading ballast into floating dock compartments when setting up and launching ships. The proposed decision support system and the mobile application allow implementing effective ballasting of the floating dock before docking the ship based on mathematical calculations of the impact of the ship on the floating dock and the ballasting rules. To test the developed system, the paper presents the functioning of the mobile application for a case of calculation of the docking up process of a 4,100-ton ship. In particular, the load forces of this ship are calculated with a graphical display of the distribution of the influence of 20 sections of the ship on 6 pontoons of the floating dock. As a result, this decision support system with the implemented mobile application has the characteristics of a convenient interface and is easy to operate. It can provide the dockmaster data and suggestions for decision-making, and during its operation, it is actively replenished with a database of the docked up ships.

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Author Biographies

Andriy Topalov, Computerized Control Systems Department, Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding, Mykolaiv, Ukraine

Andriy Topalov is a Ph.D., Associate Professor at Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding, Ukraine. He is a specialist in electrical engineering and got a master diploma in 2014. In 2020 obtained a Ph.D. degree in Computer Systems and Components. He worked in the framework of international scientific university cooperation during the implementation of international projects with the European Union: TEMPUS (Cabriolet), Erasmus + (Aliot), and DAAD-Ostpartnerschaftsprogramm (a project with the University of Saarland, Germany). His research interests include computer control systems, sensor systems, fuzzy logic, intelligent robotic devices, and measurement systems.

Yuriy Kondratenko, 2) Intelligent Information Systems Department, Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University, Mykolaiv, Ukraine 3) Institute of Artificial Intelligence Problems of MES and NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine

Yuriy Kondratenko is a Doctor of Science, Professor, Honour Inventor of Ukraine (2008), Corr. Academician of Royal Academy of Doctors (Barcelona, Spain), Head of the Department of Intelligent Information Systems at Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University (PMBSNU), Ukraine, Leading Researcher of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence Problems of MES and NAS of Ukraine. He has received (a) a Ph.D. (1983) and Dr.Sc. (1994) in Elements and Devices of Computer and Control Systems from Odessa National Polytechnic University, (b) several international grants and scholarships for conducting research at Institute of Automation of Chongqing University, P.R. China (1988–1989), Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany (2000, 2010), Nazareth College and Cleveland State University, USA (2003), (c) Fulbright Scholarship for researching in USA (2015/2016) at the Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in Cleveland State University. Research interests include robotics, automation, sensors and control systems, intelligent decision support systems, and fuzzy logic.

Anatolii Shevchenko, Institute of Artificial Intelligence Problems of MES and NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine

Anatolii Shevchenko graduated from the Faculty of Physics at Donetsk State University with a major in “Radio Physics and Electronics.” In 1985, he defended his candidate dissertation, obtaining the scientific degree of a candidate, and in 1990, he defended his doctoral dissertation, earning the scientific degree of Doctor of Technical Sciences. In 2006, he was elected a Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in the field of «Computing Systems» by the General Assembly of the NAS of Ukraine. In 2015, he was appointed as the director of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence Problems of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (Kyiv). Together with the Department of Informatics of the NAS of Ukraine, he initiated the international scientific and theoretical journal «Artificial Intelligence» and was appointed its Editor-in-Chief. His scientific interests include current issues of artificial intelligence, modeling human intelligence, modeling elements of human consciousness, breakthrough technologies in the field of artificial intelligence, and multidisciplinary aspects of artificial intelligence.

Valeriy Zaytsev, Design Bureau IMT LLC, Mykolaiv, Ukraine

Valeriy Zaytsev received the degree of Engineer-shipbuilder in shipbuilding from Ukrainian State Marine Technical University in 1997, Candidate of Technical Sciences degree in Mechanics and designing of ships from Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding in 2005, and the Doctor of Technical Sciences degree in Pipeline transport, oil and gas storages from Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas in 2014. He is currently working as the Deputy Director of Science at Design Bureau IMT LLC. His research focuses on the design of high-speed ships and the automation of their control systems.

Oleksiy Kozlov, Intelligent Information Systems Department, Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University, Mykolaiv, Ukraine

Oleksiy Kozlov is a Doctor of Science, Professor of the Department of Intelligent Information Systems at Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University (PMBSNU), Ukraine. He has received a master degree in electromechanics (2011) from Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding, a Ph.D. degree (2014) and a Dr.Sc. degree (2022) in control processes automation from Odessa National Polytechnic University. In 2021 he became a laureate of the Award of the Parliament of Ukraine for Young Scientists. Since 2011 took part in the implementation of a number of international and state projects related to the automation of complex industrial plants, information technologies, intelligent control systems, robotics, and the Internet of things. His research interests include automation, intelligent information and control systems, fuzzy logic, bioinspired optimization techniques, and robotics.

Dmytro Zaytsev, Design Bureau IMT LLC, Mykolaiv, Ukraine

Dmytro Zaytsev received the bachelor’s degree in ships and ocean engineering from Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding in 2003, the master’s degree in ships and ocean engineering from Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding in 2005, and the Candidate of Technical Sciences degree in Design and construction of ships from Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding in 2010, respectively. He is currently working as the Deputy Director of Design at Design Bureau IMT LLC. His area of research includes design of high-speed vessels and automation of their control processes.

Volodymyr Golikov, National University “Odesa Maritime Academy”, Odesa, Ukraine

Volodymyr Golikov is a Doctor of science, Prof. received the Bachelor’s degree in Navigation and ship power engineering from Odessa State Maritime Academy in 2002, the Master’s degree in Navigation from Odessa National Maritime Academy in 2004, the Philosophy of doctorate degree in Navigation from Odessa National Maritime Academy in 2007, and Doctor of science in Navigation and Motion Control from National University Odesa Maritime Academy in 2021, respectively. He is currently working as the Professor at the Ship Handling department of Institute of Navigation, National University Odesa Maritime Academy. His research areas are navigation, motion control, maritime safety, port area, automatization and intelligent control of sea crafts. He has been serving as a reviewer for many highly-respected journals.

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2024-05-06

How to Cite

Topalov, A., Kondratenko, Y., Shevchenko, A., Zaytsev, V., Kozlov, O., Zaytsev, D., & Golikov, V. (2024). A Mobile Application of a Decision Support System for Ballasting a Floating Dock. Journal of Mobile Multimedia, 20(03), 597–626. https://doi.org/10.13052/jmm1550-4646.2033

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2024: Vol 20 Iss 3

Section

Control and Decision-making Systems with Mobile Applications

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