Journal of System Simulation ›› 2025, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (7): 1684-1709.doi: 10.16182/j.issn1004731x.joss.25-0421

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Research Review of Intelligent Navigation Simulation Technology and Its Applications

Liu Tao1, Li Hanxi1, Yin Yong2, Liu Jialun3   

  1. 1.Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
    2.Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
    3.Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430060, China
  • Received:2025-05-13 Revised:2025-06-30 Online:2025-07-18 Published:2025-07-30
  • Contact: Yin Yong

Abstract:

Navigation simulation develops models of ship navigation environments and behavior to simulate ship responses under various scenarios, enabling the prediction of ship behavior under complex and disturbing conditions. With the development of computer graphics, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence technologies in recent years, especially the development of unmanned ship technology, new research topics and applications have emerged in navigation simulation technology. This paper introduced the current research status and development trends of navigation simulation technology and reviewed it from three aspects: typical scenarios, key technologies, and development trends. The development trends and key points of multi-dimensional electronic navigationcharts, intelligent electronic navigationcharts, ship maneuvering mathematical models, navigation simulators, and other technologies were analyzed. The new trend of future intelligent navigation simulation, with "digital twin" and "virtual-real fusion testing and verification" as important development directions, was also clarified. Key technology breakthroughs and product development are the basis for continuously advancing intelligent simulation technology. This paper provides a systematic reference for research and applications in intelligent navigation simulation.

Key words: navigation simulation, electronic navigation chart, ship maneuvering mathematical model, digital twin, virtual-real fusion testing, navigation simulator

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