Problem Statement:

Bio-inspired flapping near surface underwater vehicle

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Detail:

Observations have shown that the tail fin movements of fishes generate forces for propulsion and maneuvering. A lift-based propulsion theory is used to estimate the thrust generated by pectoral fins (used as auxiliary thrust device) and an empirical method is used to estimate the torque at the caudal fin. Numerical and experimental studies are conducted with the robotic fish to determine its resistance in bare hull and also, for the case fitted with fins. The propulsive performance and stopping ability of the bio-inspired underwater vehicle is studied experimentally in towing tank and analysed, which is found to be extremely good

Knowledge Provider / Innovator: Mannam Naga Praveen Babu
Address: Indian Institute Of Technology
City: Chennai
State: Tamil Nadu
PIN Code 600036

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Email: mpraveenmn@gmail.com
Contact No: 9566065796.0

Link: A lift based propulsion Used which is efficient.
Problem Scale: Around the world
Blog Link 5:

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  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17445302.2018.1433771

News Link 5:

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  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323160135_Hydrodynamic_study_of_flapping_foil_propulsion_system_fitted_to_surface_and_underwater_vehicles