Temporal logic formalization of marine traffic rules

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Abstract

Autonomous vessels have to adhere to marine traffic rules to ensure traffic safety and reduce the liability of manufacturers. However, autonomous systems can only evaluate rule compliance if rules are formulated in a precise and mathematical way. This paper formalizes marine traffic rules from the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) using temporal logic. In particular, the collision prevention rules between two power-driven vessels are delineated. The formulation is based on modular predicates and adjustable parameters. We evaluate the formalized rules in three US coastal areas for over 1, 200 vessels using real marine traffic data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication32nd IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium, IV 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages186-192
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781728153940
DOIs
StatePublished - 11 Jul 2021
Event32nd IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium, IV 2021 - Nagoya, Japan
Duration: 11 Jul 202117 Jul 2021

Publication series

NameIEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium, Proceedings
Volume2021-July

Conference

Conference32nd IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium, IV 2021
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityNagoya
Period11/07/2117/07/21

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