FISH AND SHIPS: CAN FISH INSPIRED PROPULSION OUTPERFORM TRADITIONAL PROPULSION BASED SYSTEMS? IN: MARINE TECHNOLOGY IV
Fish propulsion mechanisms are becoming a major research topic. The aim is to better understand the reasons for the high swimming abilities of marine creatures, and to investigate the possibility of applying fish-like propulsion to surface and underwater vehicles. In this paper, 2 mathematical models were developed and applied to predict thrust in oscillating tail propulsion. A fish prototype and thrust measuring equipment were developed in order to assess the accuracy and reliability of the analytical models used. Findings and comparison results are discussed.
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Corporate Authors:
Ashurst Lodge
Ashurst, Southampton United Kingdom SO40 7AA -
Authors:
- Bertetto, A M
- Picasso, B
- Ruggiu, M
- Publication Date: 2001-4
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 279-287
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Serial:
- Publication of: WIT Press
- Publisher: WIT Press
- ISSN: 1462-6101
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Animal behavior; Maritime industry; Propulsion; Shipbuilding
- Subject Areas: Design; Environment; Marine Transportation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00939464
- Record Type: Publication
- ISBN: 1853128678
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Mar 13 2003 12:00AM