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In this paper, a model of a futuristic fish farming structure is developed and problems related to interconnected marine structures and ER,1(1]N
strategies for configuration control are studied. A control system is designed that: (1) ensures limited loading of the mooring system; (2) pz"0J_xDM
keeps the chain of surface modules aligned transversely to the incoming current, and; (3) ensures positive strain in the connectors between #g6.Glz3
the modules. Control actuation is by means of a thruster mounted on the first module, and a hydrofoil mounted on the last module. The p K0"%eA
performance of the control system is demonstrated by simulations, and evaluated by a structural reliability criterion referred to as the P.gb 1$7<
delta index. 9B; {]c
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Keywords: Marine systems; Large-scale systems; Interconnected systems; Configuration control; Structural reliability
