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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 gY=Ry=w9
strategies for configuration control are studied. A control system is designed that: (1) ensures limited loading of the mooring system; (2) fL7u419=
keeps the chain of surface modules aligned transversely to the incoming current, and; (3) ensures positive strain in the connectors between zC[lPABQ
the modules. Control actuation is by means of a thruster mounted on the first module, and a hydrofoil mounted on the last module. The {#Vck\&
performance of the control system is demonstrated by simulations, and evaluated by a structural reliability criterion referred to as the 5PXo1"n8T
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Keywords: Marine systems; Large-scale systems; Interconnected systems; Configuration control; Structural reliability
