Simons, D.G. (author), Bergers, M.M.C. (author), Henrion, S. (author), Hulzenga, J.I.J. (author), Jutte, R.W. (author), Pas, W.M.G. (author), Van Schravendijk, M. (author), Vercruyssen, T.G.A. (author), Wilken, A.P. (author) An autonomous underwater vehicle with a biomechanical propulsion system is a possible answer to the demand for small, silent sensor platforms in many fields. The design of Galatea, a bio-mimetic AUV, involves four aspects: hydrodynamic shape, the propulsion, the motion control systems and payload. The shape of the hull is based on a modified...
conference paper 2009
