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Free running simulation of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle undergoing a straight line manoeuvre via computational fluid dynamics

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posted on 2023-05-23, 10:30 authored by Howan KimHowan Kim, Zhi Quan LeongZhi Quan Leong, Susantha RanmuthugalaSusantha Ranmuthugala, Christopher ChinChristopher Chin, Alexander Forrest
This paper presents the initial development towards the modelling of a free running simulation to examine the manoeuvring performance of self-propelled underwater vehicles. The simulation consists of a coupled Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Rigid Body Dynamics (RBD) model that enables the prediction of the vehicle’s hydrodynamic characteristics and trajectory. It uses a Moving Domain Technique (MDT) that overcomes grid deformation and boundary limitation issues. The CFD model was validated against Experimental Fluid Dynamics (EFD) data for a prolate spheroid and a generic bare hull (SUBOFF), with the coupled model verified for the two hulls by undergoing straight line manoeuvres. An actuator disk propeller was then added to a fully appended SUBOFF model to simulate a 1-DOF self-propelled free running vehicle. Future work is in progress to expand the capability of the model for 6-DOF manoeuvring simulations. The model is intended as a cost effective tool to complement free running experimental work, hence reducing the reliance on specialised experimental equipment and providing a tool that can predict manoeuvring conditions beyond experimental limitations.

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Publication title

Proceedings of the Pacific International Maritime Conference 2015

Editors

A Broadbent, C Boulton, G Prusty, K Slater, R Gehling, T Rahman & M Renilson

Pagination

1-14

Department/School

Australian Maritime College

Publisher

Royal Institution of Naval Architects

Place of publication

Australia

Event title

Pacific International Maritime Conference 2015

Event Venue

Sydney Exhibition Centre, Glebe Island, Sydney

Date of Event (Start Date)

2015-10-06

Date of Event (End Date)

2015-10-08

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Water transport not elsewhere classified

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