Propulsion systems for micro-Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (uAUVs)

S A Watson; P N Green

doi:10.1109/RAMECH.2010.5513155

Propulsion systems for micro-Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (uAUVs)

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Abstract

The development of small-scale sensor platforms for the internal monitoring of aqueous processes creates a range of challenges in terms of the provision of mobility. De-coupled x-y plane and z-axis movement, the need for low power consumption and a minimum of 4 degrees of freedom means that the suitability of conventional propulsion systems needs to be investigated. This paper presents a brief summary and comparison of the available propulsion options. Propellers have been chosen as the best means of propulsion and a novel approach to modeling and selection of both motors and propellers is given. The thruster configuration and initial mechanical designs for a uAUV are also outlined.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Robotics Automation and Mechatronics (RAM), 2010 IEEE Conference on
Pages	435-440
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/RAMECH.2010.5513155
Publication status	Published - 2010
Event	Proceedings of 4th IEEE International Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics, - Singapore Duration: 28 Jun 2010 → 30 Jun 2010

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Conference	Proceedings of 4th IEEE International Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics,
City	Singapore
Period	28/06/10 → 30/06/10

Keywords

marine systems
microrobots
mobile robots
propulsion
remotely operated vehicles
underwater vehicles
uAUV
aqueous process monitoring
de coupled x-y plane
micro-autonomous underwater vehicle
propulsion system
small scale sensor platform
Automotive engineering
Biomimetics
Energy consumption
Large-scale systems
Mechanical sensors
Monitoring
Propellers
Propulsion
Sensor systems
Underwater vehicles
Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs)
buoyancy systems
underwater sensor networks

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Propulsion systems for micro-Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (uAUVs)

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