Understanding the power requirements of autonomous underwater systems, Part I: An analytical model for optimum swimming speeds and cost of transport

Many marine species exhibit capabilities that would be desirable for manmade systems operating in the maritime environment. However, without detracting from the potential, if bioinspiration is to prove beneficial, it is important to have a consistent set of metrics that allow fair comparison, withou...

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Main Authors: Phillips, Alexander (Author), Haroutunian, Maryam (Author), Murphy, Alan J (Author), Boyd, Stephen (Author), Blake, James (Author), Griffiths, Gwyn (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2017-03-15.
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