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System and method for dynamic stabilization and navigation in high sea states

  • US 8,215,252 B1
  • Filed: 07/14/2009
  • Issued: 07/10/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for stabilizing a floating body, comprising:

  • a manipulator connected to the floating body, the manipulator comprising an articulatable arm having a first end and a second end;

    a thruster positioned on the manipulator, at least a portion of the thruster rotatable about an axis for generating thrust;

    a first plurality of sensors for measuring at least a first characteristic of the floating body;

    a second plurality of sensors for measuring a fluid force adjacent to the floating body; and

    a controller in communication with the first and second plurality of sensors, the manipulator and the thruster;

    wherein the second end of the articulatable arm is selectively rotatable with respect to the first end about at least three axes independent of the axis of rotation of the thruster;

    wherein the controller is configured to adjust a position of the manipulator and the thruster based on information received from the first and second plurality of sensors; and

    wherein the thrust generated by the thruster counteracts at least a portion of the measured fluid force.

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