Hydrophysics

Hydrophysics

Optimization of Currents in a Degaussing System Using Genetic Algorithm to Reduce the Induced Magnetic Field Anomaly of a Vessel

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Faculty of Naval Aviation, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Iran.
2 Faculty of Naval Aviation, Malek Ashtar University of Technology,.Iran
3 Faculty of Naval Aviation, Malek Ashtar University of Technology,Ira n.
Abstract
The presence of ferromagnetic materials in vessels causes a magnetic anomaly in the Earth’s magnetic field known as the induced magnetic field of the vessel and is one of the factors used for detecting underwater vessels. In order to conceal the vessel, this field should be reduced. This is achieved by generating an equal and opposite magnetic field using a set of current-carrying coils known as a degaussing system.
In this paper, after arranging the current coils, their current values are optimized to reduce the magnetic signature of the vessel in the Earth’s magnetic field. Specifically, three sets of current coils are placed inside the vessel’s hull along three orthogonal directions, and a genetic algorithm is employed to find the optimal currents. The magnetic field values in this study are obtained using COMSOL software, and the objective function is contrast to previous works is minimized on a plane. The results show that the intensity of the induced magnetic field is reduced by up to 97%, and the shape of the remaining induced magnetic field undergoes a significant change.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 19 April 2026

  • Receive Date 28 January 2026
  • Revise Date 10 February 2026
  • Accept Date 09 March 2026