Collision dynamics in AUV docking with conical hood type dock: influencing factors and performance analysis

To enhance docking safety, the collision dynamics during autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) docking is investigated. Various factors such as dock structures, motion conditions, and related parameters are considered. The relationship between docking collision force and key parameters is unveiled by the mathematical model based on the restoration coefficient method and equivalent spring damping method. Multivariate nonlinear fitting functions are proposed to evaluate collision force and docking time. Furthermore, the deductions made in the research are supported by a preliminary test and the groundwork for further analysis is laid. The study demonstrates the impacts of various factors on docking, including different docking cone hood profiles, structures, velocities, accelerations, eccentricities, traction forces, angles, and force indices. By clarifying relevant mechanism, docking parameters can be achieved to meet diverse docking requirements and enhance the device's lifespan. The research offers valuable insights for achieving smoother AUV docking with conical hood type docks.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1080/17445302.2024.2329007
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  • © 2024 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Abstract reprinted with permission of Taylor & Francis.
• Authors:
  • Diao, Jiayu
  • Gao, Zhiliang
  • Yuan, Xueqing
• Publication Date: 2024-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 2130-2136
• Serial:
  • Ships and Offshore Structures
  • Volume: 19
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISSN: 1744-5302
  • Serial URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/tsos20

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crash analysis; Docking; Unmanned underwater vehicles; Vehicle dynamics; Water transportation crashes
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01941778
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 6 2025 2:35PM