Improved PER-DDPG based nonparametric modeling of ship dynamics with uncertainty

This study contributes to addressing the challenge of quickly obtaining an effective and accurate nonparametric model for describing ship maneuvering motion in three degrees of freedom (3-DOF). To achieve this, an intelligent ship dynamics nonparametric modeling method named improved PER-DDPG is proposed. This method leverages the deep...

Fatigue reliability of wind turbines: historical perspectives, recent developments and future prospects

Wind, as a sustainable and affordable energy source, represents a strong alternative to traditional energy sources. However, wind power is only one of the options, together with other renewable energy sources. Consequently, the core concerns for wind turbine manufacturers and operators are to increase its reliability and decrease costs,...

Dynamic and robust timetable rescheduling for uncertain railway disruptions

Unexpected disruptions occur frequently in the railways, during which many train services cannot run as scheduled. This paper deals with timetable rescheduling during such disruptions, particularly in the case where all tracks between two stations are blocked for hours. In practice, a disruption may become shorter or longer than predicted. To...