DocumentCode
2736867
Title
On optimum turning configurations
Author
Henry, Chuck
Author_Institution
Electric Boat Div., Gen. Dynamics, Groton, CT, USA
fYear
1994
fDate
19-20 Jul 1994
Firstpage
426
Lastpage
433
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
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
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/AUV.1994.518655
Filename
518655
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