Trade-Off Analysis of Propulsion Systems for Submersibles (TAPSS).

Abstract

This report documents Trade-off Analysis of Propulsion Systems for Submersibles (TAPSS), a FORTRAN computer program designed to aid in optimizing the size, cost, and performance of a preprogrammed, dry, underwater vehicle by performing propulsion-related parameter trade-offs. The program calculates engine power, vehicle size, and approximate cost as a function of input speeds and endurance to facilitate the examination of vehicle configurations and their capability to fulfill mission requirements. The program will assist in the conceptual optimization of the system configuration. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA056617

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  • R. S. Peterson

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  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Boundary Layer
  • Buoyancy
  • Computer Programs
  • Diameters
  • Drag
  • Flow
  • Friction
  • Fuel Systems
  • Geometry
  • Grain Size
  • Hydrogen
  • Instrumentation
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Reynolds Number
  • Skin Friction
  • Underwater Vehicles

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  • Computer Programming and Software Development.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis