110 likes | 290 Views
Underwater Mobile Robotics. James J. Holloway Charles G. Reynolds. Power. Lead –acid = low power Silver Zinc = double power, high cost Fuel Cells = high amounts of power, but High maintenance and produce waste products. Lead –acid = low power Silver Zinc = double power, high cost
E N D
Underwater Mobile Robotics James J. Holloway Charles G. Reynolds
Power Lead –acid = low power Silver Zinc = double power, high cost Fuel Cells = high amounts of power, but High maintenance and produce waste products • Lead –acid = low power • Silver Zinc = double power, high cost • Fuel Cells = high amounts of power, but • High maintenance and produce waste • products Power Relationship Power Relationship R = Range (meters) E = Energy available (Joules) Kd = Effective drag coefficient (S³/m³) u= speed (m/s)
. Dynamics • Global Coordinate System • Vehicle Coordinate System
Pressure Hulls Single Sphere Cylinder
Pressure Hulls Saucer Shaped Egg Shaped
AUV Applications • Scientists • Industries • Inventors • Military
Future AUV Applications • Much faster response time • Decreases human safety risk • May be manufactured to be task specific