Naval shipboard power system

Different naval shipboard power system architectures and their basic characteristics have been discussed in the paper. In addition the paper discusses about incorporation of platform management systems into the ship automation system that would enable monitoring and control of the shipboard power system, assessing and diagnosing system failures/damages and reconfiguring and restoring power to service loads with reduced manpower and recovery time particularly under battle damage which will significantly enhance the survivability of the shipboard power system.