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A simplified concept for recovering a UUV to a submarine
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Renilson, M, A simplified concept for recovering a UUV to a submarine, Underwater Technology , 32, (3) pp. 193-197. ISSN 1756-0543 (2014) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
The use of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) to enhance the military capabilities of submarines and to reduce their operational risk is being considered by navies around the world. However, a major difficulty with the operations of UUVs is their recovery back to the submarine at the end of the mission. Various schemes have been proposed by a number of organisations working in this field; however, they all have major drawbacks.
A simple concept is proposed based on a warp from the submarine to a low aspect ratio wing, similar to an otter board used by fishing trawlers. This approach allows the submarine to recover the UUV by slowly overtaking it. This is done at a sufficiently large transverse distance between the vessels where hydrodynamic interaction between the two is minimal, with the submarine travelling at a speed at which it can be safely controlled.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Engineering |
Research Group: | Maritime engineering |
Research Field: | Special vehicles |
Objective Division: | Transport |
Objective Group: | Water transport |
Objective Field: | Water transport not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Renilson, M (Professor Martin Renilson) |
ID Code: | 100230 |
Year Published: | 2014 |
Deposited By: | Research Division |
Deposited On: | 2015-05-07 |
Last Modified: | 2019-09-26 |
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