Stowable Integrated Motor Propulsor Fins

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Abstract:

The present invention relates generally to control surfaces for undersea vehicles. More particularly, this invention relates to control surfaces stowed in an annular intake recess on a vehicle and deployed outwardly to create large control surfaces. Elongate underwater vehicles, such as torpedoes are being used by many navies for offensive and defensive purposes. They are efficiently engineered to be compact, yet be able to carry heavy loads of ordinance or instrumentation packages over considerable distances. A need has been recognized in the state of the art for improved control surfaces for an integrated motor propulsors IMF that do not interfere with inflow and outflow. allow launch from contemporary tube diameters, and do not rely on compliant systems.

Author(s):
Gieseke, Thomas J.
Author Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Patent application, Filed 8 Oct 2002
Pagination:
0018

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PAT-APPL-10 267 100
Monitor Series:
NUWC-NPT
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*UNDERWATER VEHICLES, *PATENT APPLICATIONS, *CONTROL SURFACES, INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, PROPULSION SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Submarine Engineering
Keyword(s):
IMP(INTEGRATED MOTOR PROPULSORS)
Report Date:
2002 Oct 08
Creation Date:
2003 Jul 09