Call for papers: Focused section on advanced control and navigation for marine mechatronic systems

Marine mechatronic systems are highly multidisciplinary which demands an effective integration of mechanical, electrical, control and information disciplines. There are a wide range of applications for marine mechatronic systems, such as ocean exploration, oil and energy harvesting, monitoring and surveying, transportations, and so on. While striving to explore more resources and expand civil, commercial and scientific activities in oceans and waterways, we are faced with an ever-increasing need for advanced mechatronic systems with enhanced performance in the harsh marine environment. Associated with this trend, issues like system design, modeling, control, guidance and reliability receive enhanced attention both in engineering and research domains. This Focused Section is dedicated to compile latest research and development efforts contributing to advances in marine mechatronics. The Focused Section will also welcome contributions addressing the state-of-the-art in associated developments and methodologies, and the perspectives on future developments and applications. Prospective authors are requested to submit new, unpublished manuscripts for inclusion in the upcoming event described in this call for papers