Pareto Effect of LMI for Ship Propulsion

The aim of this study was to analyze the dynamics of a multidimensional object based on the Pareto curve for the Linear Matrix Inequalities (LMI) controller. The study was carried out based on an available “Blue Lady” training vessel model controller with the use of a MATLAB and Simulink simulation package. Research was focused on optimising both the energy to be used when manoeuvring and the ship’s dynamics. Analysis was combined with the application of H2/H∞ norms finding the Pareto optimal solution for mixed norms used at the γ∞ parameter. Observations for a multidimensional ship model proved that it is possible to optimize the system, using principles of the Pareto curve, to reduce energy consumption in steering-propulsion systems while performing precise manoeuvres in ports correctly. Parameter values, received from observations of operation of individual steering-propulsion systems, proved to be reasonable.