Research Article
Prototype of Automatic Control System on Ship
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.11-10-2022.2326278, author={Eko Prayetno and Risandi Dwirama Putra and Deny Nusyirwan and Indra Putra Almanar and Islam Uzri and Sapta Nugraha and Dedi Pandu Winata and Ade Fathurrahman and AB Saman Bin ABD Kader}, title={Prototype of Automatic Control System on Ship}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Sustainable Engineering Development and Technological Innovation, ICSEDTI 2022, 11-13 October 2022, Tanjungpinang, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICSEDTI}, year={2023}, month={1}, keywords={autopilot control system microcontroller gps compass}, doi={10.4108/eai.11-10-2022.2326278} }- Eko Prayetno
Risandi Dwirama Putra
Deny Nusyirwan
Indra Putra Almanar
Islam Uzri
Sapta Nugraha
Dedi Pandu Winata
Ade Fathurrahman
AB Saman Bin ABD Kader
Year: 2023
Prototype of Automatic Control System on Ship
ICSEDTI
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.11-10-2022.2326278
Abstract
Autopilot control makes a system go to the expected target trajectory. It does not replace the human operator's role but only assists the part of the system control operator. Autopilot control systems contribute to reducing human resources in performing tasks to realize higher reliability, observation, and supervision. Therefore, this study aimed to design an autopilot control system using GPS, compass, and ultrasonic sensors. It used a prototype ship weighing 1.7 kg, with a length, width, and height of 90 cm, 20 cm, 10 cm, respectively. Furthermore, the study tested the prototypes under calm water conditions without extreme external factors. The ATMega 2560 microcontroller was used as an electronic circuit controller-GPS sensor for latitude and longitude coordinates. The results showed that ultrasonic sensors detect objects, while the compass sensor moves the steering gear and rudder to maintain the ship’s direction. Therefore, the ship could automatically avoid objects and navigate the target trajectory.
