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　Konstantin I. Matveev,Nicholaus I. Perry,Alexander W. Mattson and Christopher S. Chaney.Development of a Remotely Controlled Testing Platform withLow-drag Air-ventilated Hull[J].Journal of Marine Science and Application,2015,(1):25-29.[doi:10.1007/s11804-015-1287-9]
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Development of a Remotely Controlled Testing Platform withLow-drag Air-ventilated Hull

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Title:
Development of a Remotely Controlled Testing Platform withLow-drag Air-ventilated Hull
Author(s):
Konstantin I. Matveev;  Nicholaus I. Perry;  Alexander W. Mattson and Christopher S. Chaney
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Author(s):
Konstantin I. Matveev;  Nicholaus I. Perry;  Alexander W. Mattson and Christopher S. Chaney
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164-2920, USA
Keywords:
air-cavity ship;  air-ventilated hull;  remotely controlled testing platform;  drag reduction;  hull construction;  unmanned surface vehicle
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DOI:
10.1007/s11804-015-1287-9
Abstract:
This paper addresses the development and testing of a remotely controlled boat platform with an innovative air-ventilated hull. The application of air cavities on the underside of ship hulls is a promising means for reducing hydrodynamic drag and pollutant emissions and increasing marine transportation efficiency. Despite this concept’s potential, design optimization and high-performance operation of novel air-cavity ships remain a challenging problem. Hull construction and sensor instrumentation of the model-scale air-cavity boat is described in the paper. The modular structure of the hull allows for easy modifications, and an electric propulsion unit enables self-propelled operation. The boat is controlled remotely via a radio transmission system. Results of initial tests are reported, including thrust, speed, and airflow rate in several loading conditions. The constructed platform can be used for optimizing air-cavity systems and testing other innovative hull designs. This system can be also developed into a high-performance unmanned boat.

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Supported by the National Science Foundation (CMMI-1026264 and EEC-1157094).
Last Update: 2015-04-02