In this thesis parameter estimators for nonlinear regression models, where the regressors are second-order modulus functions, are analyzed. This model class is referred to as second-order modulus models and is often used for greybox identification of marine vessels.

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The primary focus in the thesis is to find consistent estimators and for this an instrumental variable (IV) method is used.

Title: Estimation of Nonlinear Greybox Models for Marine Applications
Respondent: Fredrik Ljungberg
Opponent: Professor Håkan Hjalmarsson, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
Supervisor: Associate Professor Martin Enqvist
Co-supervisor: Professor Svante Gunnarsson