Boarding control system for improved accessibility to offshore wind turbines: Full-scale testing
Auestad, Øyvind Fidje; Gravdahl, Jan Tommy; Perez, Tristan; Sørensen, Asgeir Johan; Espeland, Trygve H.
Journal article, Peer reviewed
Accepted version
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2015Metadata
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This paper considers the dynamic modelling and motion control of a Surface Effect Ship (SES) for safer transfer of personnel and equipment from vessel to-and-from an offshore wind-turbine. The control system designed is referred to as Boarding Control System (BCS). The performance of this system is investigated for a specific wind-farm service vessel—The Wave Craft. On a SES, the pressurized air cushion supports the majority of the weight of the vessel. The control problem considered relates to the actuation of the pressure such that wave-induced vessel motions are minimized. Results are given through simulation, model- and full-scale experimental testing.