Melnikov chaos in a modified Rayleigh-Duffing oscillator with \( \phi^6\) potential

The chaotic behavior of the modified Rayleigh-Duffing oscillator with \( \phi^6\) potential and external excitation which modeles ship rolling motions are investigated both analytically and numerically. Melnikov method is applied and the conditions for the existence of homoclinic and heteroclinic ch...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2015-08
Main Authors: Miwadinou, C H, Monwanou, A V, Hinvi, L A, Koukpemedji, A A, Ainamon, C, J B Chabi Orou
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chaos theory
Computer simulation
Damping
Duffing oscillators
Mathematical models
Parameter estimation
Rolling motion
Ships
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Summary:The chaotic behavior of the modified Rayleigh-Duffing oscillator with \( \phi^6\) potential and external excitation which modeles ship rolling motions are investigated both analytically and numerically. Melnikov method is applied and the conditions for the existence of homoclinic and heteroclinic chaos are obtained. The effects of nonlinear damping on roll motion of ships are analyzed in detail. As it is known, nonlinear roll damping is a very important parameter in estimating ship reponses. The predictions are tested numerical simulations based on the basin of attraction. We conclude that certains quadratic damping effects are contrary to cubic damping effect.
ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.1508.05664