@article{Kobayashi_Asajima_Sueyoshi_2011,
	author = {Kobayashi, Ei-ichi and Asajima, Takashi and Sueyoshi, Nobuo},
	title = {Advanced Navigation Route Optimization for an Oceangoing Vessel},
	journal = {TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation},
	volume = {5},
	number = {3},
	pages = {377-383},
	year = {2011},
	url = {./Article_Advanced_Navigation_Route_Optimization_Kobayashi,19,307.html},
	abstract = {A new weather routing method is proposed that accounts for ship maneuvering motions, ocean currents, wind, and waves through a time domain computer simulation. The maneuvering motions are solved by differential equations of motion for every moment throughout the voyage. Moreover, the navigation route, expressed in terms of a B?zier curve, is optimized for minimum fuel consumption by the Powell method. Although the optimized route is longer than the great circle route, simulation results confirm a significant reduction in fuel consumption. This method is widely applicable to finding optimal navigation routes in other areas.},
	issn = {2083-6473},
	publisher = {Gdynia Maritime University, Faculty of Navigation},
	keywords = {Route Planning, Bézier Curve, Fuel Consumption, Route Optimization, Oceangoing Vessel, Powell Method, Great Circle Route, Hydrometeorological Aspect}
}