Mathematical modeling of flocking behavior.

• Main Authors: Blomqvist, Oscar, Bremberg, Sebastian, Zauer, Richard
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: KTH, Optimeringslära och systemteori 2012
• Online Access: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-103812

In this thesis, the ocking behaviour of prey when threatened by a group of predators, is investigated using dynamical systems. By implementing the unicycle model, a simulation is created using Simulink and Matlab. A set of forces are set up to describe the state of the prey, that in turn determines their behaviour in dierent scenarios. An eective strategy is found so all members of the ock can survive the predator attack, taking into account the advantages of the predator's greater translational velocity and the prey's higher angular velocity. Multiple obstacles and an energy constraint are added to make the model more realistic. The objective of this thesis is to develop a strategy that maximizes the chance of survival of each ock member by not only staying together in a group but also making use of environmental advantages.