Date of Award
1989
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Merry, Stephanie L.
Abstract
This thesis presents a method for determining the optimal size and position of stabilizing fins and control surfaces for underwater vehicles. An interactive computer program predicts performance characteristics from calculated vehicle hydrodynamic coefficients. This program merges with a dynamic simulation that utilizes the characteristic coefficients of the design vehicle configuration. Example designs illustrate the procedure and general guidelines for the design of control surfaces. Simulated steady state maneuvers illustrate the performance criteria and confirm the application of the design and simulation software package.
Extent
172 p.
Recommended Citation
Jenkin, Alan Paul, "Design of optimal control surfaces for underwater vehicles" (1989). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1980 - 1989. 702.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_3/702
Identifier
FADT14533
Comments
College of Engineering and Computer Science|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1989.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|College of Engineering and Computer Science