Title :
On optimum turning configurations with fixed-fin stabilization
Author_Institution :
Electr. Boat Div., Gen. Dynamics Corp., Groton, CT
fDate :
10/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
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 :
hydrodynamics; marine systems; motion control; optimal control; optimisation; stability; fixed-fin stabilization; linear turning theory; optimization; stability; submersible vehicles; turning configurations; Aerodynamics; Force control; Hydrodynamics; Kinematics; Motion control; Navigation; Stability criteria; Turning; Underwater vehicles; Vehicle dynamics;
Journal_Title :
Oceanic Engineering, IEEE Journal of
