Oscillating Appendage for Fin Propulsion
Abstract
An oscillating appendage includes a vessel housing a supply of pressurized fluid with reinforced tubes selectively receiving the pressurized fluid from the vessel, an oscillating valve for controlling the supply of pressurized fluid from the vessel to. the reinforced tubes, and a flexible skin encompassing the vessel, the reinforced tubes, and the valve. The flexible skin defines an outer shape of the oscillating appendage with a tail member affixed at a terminal end of the appendage to further propel the appendage by -an oscillating motion of the appendage.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 23, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADD020138
Entities
People
- Thomas J. Gieseke
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy