Hydrodynamic and Hydroacoustic Science and Technology Research
Abstract
The US Navy continues to have critical needs regarding scientific research, development, and training in the areas of hydrodynamics, hydroacoustics, and other fluid-flow-related manifestations of a Navy asset???s interaction with the ocean environment (herein referred to as related interactions). This proposal for basic research addresses this need and the support tasks necessary to strengthen Navy science and technology (S&T) research in these critical areas. The proposed research involves: 1) collection of existing relevant information to determine current Navy S&T needs in the areas of hydrodynamics, hydroacoustics, and related phenomena; 2) design of a high-Reynolds number experiment based on the collected information and the identified Navy needs; 3) risk-reduction testing, detailed final design, construction, and performance validation of one or more new experimental test bodies suitable for use at multiple Navy test facilities; and 4) performance of a complete experimental campaign at one or more such facilities using at least one new test body to address one or more of the identified Navy needs. If the proposed researchprogram is fully funded, it will provide: new and important experimental results addressing recognized Navy needs; greater understanding of hydrodynamics, hydroacoustics, and related phenomena; one or more new multi-purpose test bodies suitable for future S&T research; and direct training of ??? and technology transfer to ??? the US Navy personnel within NAVSEA and other organizations who collaborate with this project???s academic investigators to ensure this project???ssuccess. This project will support the US Department of Defense???s capabilities in undersea and atsea warfare by enabling technologies that assure access to the maritime battlespace, and that enhance asset and platform design and survivability. This proposed research project is comprised of: i) a base task that covers expert guidance and support, and continues for five years; ii) a firstoption that involves collection of existing information, data, and reports from within and beyond the US Navy; iii) a second option that involves design and development of the experimental program based on the collected information; iv) a third option that covers risk-reduction and concept-validation experiments (and calculations) to support improvements and refinements of the experimental design; v) a fourth option to cover the final detailed design and actual construction of one or more test bodies; and vi) a fifth option that funds one or more complete experimental campaigns at an appropriate Navy test facility. The entire effort with will emphasize utilization of past Navy investments and current Navy capabilities in the areas of hydrodynamics, hydroacoustics, and related phenomena. Thus, the proposed program will involve close and continuing collaboration with personnel at NAVSEA (and potentially other subject matter experts) throughout its duration.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Oct 17, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812885
Entities
People
- David J. Dowling
Organizations
- Board of Regents of the University of Michigan
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy