Computer Aided Conceptual Design of Submarines

Abstract

A software package was developed to perform conceptual design of submarines, using the Computervision CGP-200X Designer System, a turn-key computer aided design hardware and graphics software system. The philosophy behind the software package is to keep all major design decisions under the control of the design engineer, rather than embedding key decisions in the program algorithms. Modules are provided for calculating weight estimates, principal characteristics and envelope geometry, resistance, weight and moment balance, and the equilibrium polygon. The package interfaces with a pressure hull design module developed separately in an O.E. thesis by Marvin Meade. Interactive graphics are used where appropriate. The software requires a knowledgeable naval architect as the user, but does not require extensive knowledge of computers or computer aided design systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA144829

Entities

People

  • Patrick C. Hale

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Geometry
  • Graphics
  • Hulls (Marine)
  • Marine Engineering
  • Naval Architecture
  • Operating Systems
  • Pressure Hulls
  • Submarine Hulls
  • Submarines
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Software Engineering