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<p>Hybrid propulsion in underwater vehicles is the new idea of combining conventional propulsion systems such as screw propellers with other kinds of propulsion like oscillating biomimetic fins, glider wings or jet thrusters. Each of these propulsion systems has its own benefits and drawbacks, and the goal is to have them complement each other in certain conditions. This paper covers the topic of a dynamic model of the pitch and heave motion of the HUUV (hybrid unmanned underwater vehicle) using screw propellers and biomimetic lateral fins. Firstly, the simulation model of the vehicle performing depth and pitch change is presented. Secondly, the vehicle’s hydrodynamic coefficients obtained from CFD simulations are discussed. Thirdly, the results of the HUUV experimental studies in a swimming pool are presented. Lastly, simulation results are compared with those of the experiment to verify the correctness of the model. The vehicle’s motion in the swimming pool during the experiments was recorded using a submerged camcorder and then analysed using the Tracker software.</p>
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Hybrid propulsion in underwater vehicles is the new idea of combining conventional propulsion systems such as screw propellers with other kinds of propulsion like oscillating biomimetic fins, glider wings or jet thrusters. Each of these propulsion systems has its own benefits and drawbacks, and the goal is to have them complement each other in certain conditions. This paper covers the topic of a dynamic model of the pitch and heave motion of the HUUV (hybrid unmanned underwater vehicle) using screw propellers and biomimetic lateral fins. Firstly, the simulation model of the vehicle performing depth and pitch change is presented. Secondly, the vehicle’s hydrodynamic coefficients obtained from CFD simulations are discussed. Thirdly, the results of the HUUV experimental studies in a swimming pool are presented. Lastly, simulation results are compared with those of the experiment to verify the correctness of the model. The vehicle’s motion in the swimming pool during the experiments was recorded using a submerged camcorder and then analysed using the Tracker software.

A Dynamic Submerging Motion Model of the Hybrid–Propelled Unmanned Underwater Vehicle: Simulation and Experimental Verification

International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

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Hybrid propulsion in underwater vehicles is the new idea of combining conventional propulsion systems such as screw propellers with other kinds of propulsion...

A Dynamic Submerging Motion Model of the Hybrid–Propelled Unmanned Underwater Vehicle: Simulation and Experimental Verification

Published Online: Jun 23, 2023

Page range: 207 - 218

Received: Aug 02, 2022

Accepted: Feb 01, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34768/amcs-2023-0016

Keywords
autonomous underwater vehicles, hybrid propulsion system, biomimetic underwater vehicles, dynamic diving, diving model

© 2023 Tomasz Talarczyk, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

A Dynamic Submerging Motion Model of the Hybrid–Propelled Unmanned Underwater Vehicle: Simulation and Experimental Verification

Published Online: Jun 23, 2023

Page range: 207 - 218

Received: Aug 02, 2022

Accepted: Feb 01, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34768/amcs-2023-0016

Keywordsautonomous underwater vehicles, hybrid propulsion system, biomimetic underwater vehicles, dynamic diving, diving model

© 2023 Tomasz Talarczyk, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
autonomous underwater vehicles, hybrid propulsion system, biomimetic underwater vehicles, dynamic diving, diving model