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Hydrodynamics and control of an autonomous underwater vehicle equipped with a vectored thruster.
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Creator
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Le Page, Yann Georges., Florida Atlantic University, Holappa, Kenneth W., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
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Abstract/Description
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In this study, a laminar flow hull shape is implemented on an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), with boundary layer suction at the aft end of the hull to prevent separation. The hull shape has the largest diameter of the vehicle near the aft end of the hull resulting in an accelerating flow over the majority of the hull's surface. The problem of axially symmetrical flow around the AUV is solved using a potential flow analysis. A finite difference algorithm evaluates the stream function,...
Show moreIn this study, a laminar flow hull shape is implemented on an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), with boundary layer suction at the aft end of the hull to prevent separation. The hull shape has the largest diameter of the vehicle near the aft end of the hull resulting in an accelerating flow over the majority of the hull's surface. The problem of axially symmetrical flow around the AUV is solved using a potential flow analysis. A finite difference algorithm evaluates the stream function, leading to the computation of fluid velocity and pressure fields. The boundary layer characteristics are analyzed to predict the risk of separation. The numerical results are compared with laboratory measurements of the flow using a Particle Image Velocimetry system. Fuzzy Logic Sliding Mode Controllers are implemented to control the vectored thruster vehicle, and are simulated using a six-degree of freedom dynamic model of the vehicle.
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Date Issued
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2000
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15766
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Subject Headings
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Boundary layer, Laminar flow, Hydrodynamics, Oceanographic submersibles--Mathematical models
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Document (PDF)
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A force sensor system for the real time measurement of thrust on an AUV.
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Creator
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Larroque-Lahitette, Gilles., Florida Atlantic University, Holappa, Kenneth W., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
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Abstract/Description
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When a control system for an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) requires thrust, it is common to apply a simplified model to estimate the force generated. Even though this model takes into account several parameters, it will never recover the real value. Our challenge is to directly measure the force, in real time, from the tunnel thrusters used in the positioning control of the Mini AUV known as Morpheus. Therefore, a force sensor system has been designed, optimized, machined and tested,...
Show moreWhen a control system for an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) requires thrust, it is common to apply a simplified model to estimate the force generated. Even though this model takes into account several parameters, it will never recover the real value. Our challenge is to directly measure the force, in real time, from the tunnel thrusters used in the positioning control of the Mini AUV known as Morpheus. Therefore, a force sensor system has been designed, optimized, machined and tested, that supports the thruster assembly. The sensor implements strain gages to measure the deformation in a beam. To optimize the capabilities of the sensor, a finite elements analysis has been run. The sensor has been fabricated and tested to determine the static and dynamic characteristics. This thesis discusses the design implementation, optimization, fabrication and testing of the force sensor. The discussion begins with an overview of the problem, then explains the fabrication, optimization, testing and concludes with recommendation for future work.
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Date Issued
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2001
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http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12745
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Subject Headings
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Oceanographic submersibles, Tactile sensors, Robots--Control systems
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Document (PDF)
