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A hybrid fuzzy system dynamics approach for risk analysis of AUV operations

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posted on 2023-05-20, 08:32 authored by Loh, TY, Brito, MP, Bose, N, Xu, J, Nataliya NikolovaNataliya Nikolova, Kiril TenekedjievKiril Tenekedjiev
The maturing of autonomous technology has fostered a rapid expansion in the use of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). To prevent the loss of AUVs during deployments, existing risk analysis approaches tend to focus on technicalities, historical data and experts’ opinion for probability quantification. However, data may not always be available and the complex interrelationships between risk factors are often neglected due to uncertainties. To overcome these shortfalls, a hybrid fuzzy system dynamics risk analysis (FuSDRA) is proposed. The approach utilises the strengths while overcoming limitations of both system dynamics and fuzzy set theory. Presented as a threestep iterative framework, the approach was applied on a case study to examine the impact of crew operating experience on the risk of AUV loss. Results showed not only that initial experience of the team affects the risk of loss, but any loss of experience in earlier stages of the AUV program have a lesser impact as compared to later stages. A series of risk control policies were recommended based on the results. The case study demonstrated how the FuSDRA approach can be applied to inform human resource and risk management strategies, or broader application within the AUV domain and other complex technological systems.

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Publication title

Journal of Advanced Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics

Volume

24

Pagination

26-39

ISSN

1343-0130

Department/School

Australian Maritime College

Publisher

Fuji Technology Press Ltd.

Place of publication

Japan

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Copyright © 2020 Fuji Technology Press Ltd.

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Antarctic and Southern Ocean oceanic processes; Management of Antarctic and Southern Ocean environments not elsewhere classified; Expanding knowledge in engineering

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