Title :
On optimum turning configurations
Author_Institution :
Electric Boat Div., Gen. Dynamics, Groton, CT, USA
Abstract :
Dynamic stabilization and turning of submersible vehicles is presently accomplished by addition of fin-type appendages at the stern of the vehicle, and control is sometimes augmented by forward fins. These conventional configurations are neither the only stabilizing solutions nor necessarily provide the best turning configurations. Linear turning theory is applied to find the fixed fin size and location that optimize turning performance, for a given degree of stability. It is shown that configurations having the same stability can be designed with a range of turning ability, and vice versa
Keywords :
eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; marine systems; motion control; optimal control; stability; dynamic stabilization; fin size; linear turning theory; optimum turning configurations; stability; submersible vehicles; underwater vehicles; Aerodynamics; Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; Equations; Kinematics; Motion analysis; Navigation; Stability criteria; Turning; Underwater vehicles; Vehicle dynamics;
Conference_Titel :
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Technology, 1994. AUV '94., Proceedings of the 1994 Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Cambridge, MA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1808-0
DOI :
10.1109/AUV.1994.518655
