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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• 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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  • 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