Accession Number:

AD1003803

Title:

System and Methods to Generate Post-Swirl Propulsor Side Forces

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport United States

Personal Author(s):

• Huyer,Stephen A.
• Beal,David N.

Report Date:

2012-09-11

Pagination or Media Count:

18.0

Abstract:

Systems and methods for maneuvering an underwater vehicle by generating vehicle maneuvering forces from a propulsor of the vehicle are provided. A post-swirl propulsor is configured such that pitch angles of downstream stator blades can be individually varied. The variation in pitch results in the generation of multiple forces and moments for vehicle control.

Descriptors:

• UNDERWATER VEHICLES
• MANEUVERS
• HYDRODYNAMICS
• VARIABLE PRESSURE

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE