Table 2 Comparison of performance indexes of three A* algorithms mentioned in the paper.

From: Ship path planning based on improved multi-scale A* algorithm of collision risk function

 

Traditional A* algorithm

Multi-scale A* algorithm

The A* algorithm considering collision risk

Planning path lengths (m)

4457.404

4205.433

4197.796

Planning times (s)

57.468

98.763

69.073

Number of nodes (pcs)

8053

7942

7069

Optimal paths

No

Yes

Yes