An approach to measure route quality and refine the route during the voyage using characteristic coefficients

TL;DR

This paper introduces a method to assess and improve ship routes during voyages by analyzing characteristic coefficients that measure route quality and identify discrepancies from planned paths.

Contribution

It proposes a novel set of characteristic coefficients for real-time route validation and refinement during maritime voyages.

Findings

Effective detection of route discrepancies

Improved route safety through real-time analysis

Potential for enhanced voyage planning accuracy

Abstract

The paper presents a method to validate and refine the ship's route during the voyage. The method is based on computing several characteristic coefficients that represent and measure route properties. Thru the analysis of the values of these coefficient, one can analyse the overall route quality and detect possibly dangerous discrepancies between the actual route and the planned route.The paper describes the proposed characteristic coefficients, the process of route refinement and the method for prediction and validation of the route's future changes.