Use of an Asymmetric Propeller for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles

Abstract

This thesis describes the development and execution of a test program to determine the suitability of an asymmetric propeller for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV). Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute reevaluated the concept for use on a UUV, but for two different objectives. The first was a possible improvement in propulsive efficiency. By controlling the speed of the propeller through each revolution, the thrust at any given point can be controlled. This allows for anon-uniformly distributed thrust about the longitudinal axis of the UUV which can be used to steer the UUV.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 05, 2019
Accession Number
AD1079941

Entities

People

  • Robert B. Carelli

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Drones
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Military Aircraft
  • Naval Architecture
  • Propellers
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Self Propelled
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
  • Unmanned Vehicles
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy