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Abstract Safe operation of autonomous inland vessels requires sensing and perception systems whose availability, reliability, and functionality can be quantified and linked to adaptive navigation control. This paper introduces a unified framework integrating these aspects into a certifiable approach. Sensor availability, perception reliability, and adaptive speed regulation are combined to ensure robust operation under changing conditions. To cope with degraded sensors, a pre-computed n-dimensional lookup table encodes dependencies of system and environment parameters, enabling validated control actions without online optimization. This reduces computational effort, ensures deterministic behavior, and supports certifiability. The methodology unites redundancy, reliability validation, and risk-oriented control into a coherent framework for autonomous inland navigation.
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