A MARITIME CONTROL EXAMPLE OF FUZZY LOGIC FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

This paper describes the implementation of a fuzzy logic controller for a scale model of a wedge stabilization platform in order to track an object at a short distance. The implementation is developed for a laboratory assignment for students of a naval college in order to illustrate the user-friendly and intuitive approach of fuzzy logic. The introduction of the real counterpart of the platform on a frigate of the Dutch navy strongly increases the students’ motivation.