Acoustic Response Control System

A method of operating a motion system of a vessel, comprising:

• applying a motion goal and an acoustic threshold to a model representing a plurality of states of the motion system, the model relating parameters directed to the motion system, motion of the vessel, and acoustic response associated with each of the plurality of states;
• determining, based on the model, a subset of the plurality of states to satisfy the motion goal and acoustic threshold;
• and
• operating the motion system to maneuver the vessel according to the subset of the plurality of states.

A system for operating a vessel, comprising:

• at least one acoustic sensor configured to measure an acoustic response of the vessel;
• and
• a controller configured to interface with a motion system of the vessel, the controller further configured to:
• during a training phase:
• for each of a plurality of states of the motion system, 1) measure motion of the vessel concurrent with parameters of the motion system, and 2) measure acoustic response associated with the motion;
• and
• define a model representing the plurality of states, the model relating the parameters, motion, and acoustic response associated with each of the plurality of states;
• and
• during an operating phase:
• determine, based on the model, a subset of the plurality of states to satisfy a motion goal and an acoustic threshold;
• and
• operate the motion system to maneuver the vessel according to the subset of the plurality of states.