Guidance and control of a biomimetic-autonomous underwater vehicle
Journal
Advances in Unmanned Marine Vehicles
Pages
255-276
Date Issued
2006
Author(s)
Guo, J.
Abstract
The development of propulsion mechanisms for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) has recently attracted increased attention. However, underwater vehicles that are powered by thrusters and control surfaces which exhibit poor hovering, turning and manoeuvring performance in water currents. Natural selection has ensured that fish have evolved highly efficient swimming mechanisms. Their remarkable swimming abilities can be used as inspiration for innovative designs that improve the man-made systems operating in, and interacting with, aquatic environments.
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Type
book part