Increasing Performance and Added Capabilities of USNA Sail-Powered Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASV)

Abstract

This paper details the USNA SailBot research and development since the 2009 competitions. The 2009 boat was designed for light air and flat water, which it excelled in, but it was unsatisfactory in higher winds and waves. In contrast, the 2010 boat was designed for long passages while meeting the SailBot class rules. Research behind the design is presented, highlighting the changes between the second and third generations of USNA SailBots. These include a new hull, keel, bulb and rudder designs along with navigation, winch, communications, collision avoidance and power management systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA534798

Entities

People

  • Barbara Beal
  • Caitlin Ness
  • Christian Capron
  • Christina Pryne
  • Hudson Spears
  • Paul Mallory
  • Paul Miller
  • Rob Petrosik
  • Robbie Gawboy
  • Timothy Murphy

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Weight
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Collisions
  • Competition
  • Computer Programming
  • Construction
  • Deflection
  • Engineering
  • Naval Architecture
  • Navigation
  • Students
  • Systems Engineering
  • United States
  • United States Naval Academy
  • Wind

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  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Systems Analysis and Design