Novel Design and Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis of a Foldable Hybrid Aerial Underwater Vehicle

Hybrid Aerial Underwater Vehicles (HAUVs), capable of operating effectively in both aerial and underwater environments, offer promising solutions for a wide range of applications. This paper presents the design and development of a novel foldable wing HAUV, detailing the overall structural framework...

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Main Authors: Guangrong Chen, Lei Yan, Ao Cao, Xinyuan Zhu, Hongbo Ding, Yuxiang Lin
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/8/11/669
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Lei Yan
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Xinyuan Zhu
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description Hybrid Aerial Underwater Vehicles (HAUVs), capable of operating effectively in both aerial and underwater environments, offer promising solutions for a wide range of applications. This paper presents the design and development of a novel foldable wing HAUV, detailing the overall structural framework and key design considerations. We employed fluid simulation software to perform comprehensive hydrodynamic and aerodynamic analyses, simulating the vehicle’s behavior during aerial flight, underwater navigation, water entry and exit, and surface gliding. The motion characteristics under different speed and angle conditions were analyzed. Additionally, a physical prototype was constructed, and experimental tests were conducted to evaluate its performance in both aerial and underwater environments. The experimental results confirmed the vehicle’s ability to seamlessly transition between air and water, demonstrating its viability for dual-environment operations.
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spelling doaj-art-13c20c804d5c479d92fa53e896951a732024-11-26T18:00:47ZengMDPI AGDrones2504-446X2024-11-0181166910.3390/drones8110669Novel Design and Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis of a Foldable Hybrid Aerial Underwater VehicleGuangrong Chen0Lei Yan1Ao Cao2Xinyuan Zhu3Hongbo Ding4Yuxiang Lin5Tangshan Research Institute, Beijing Jiaotong University, Tangshan 063000, ChinaRobotics Research Center, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, ChinaRobotics Research Center, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, ChinaRobotics Research Center, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, ChinaRobotics Research Center, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, ChinaDundee International Institute, Central South University, Changsha 410004, ChinaHybrid Aerial Underwater Vehicles (HAUVs), capable of operating effectively in both aerial and underwater environments, offer promising solutions for a wide range of applications. This paper presents the design and development of a novel foldable wing HAUV, detailing the overall structural framework and key design considerations. We employed fluid simulation software to perform comprehensive hydrodynamic and aerodynamic analyses, simulating the vehicle’s behavior during aerial flight, underwater navigation, water entry and exit, and surface gliding. The motion characteristics under different speed and angle conditions were analyzed. Additionally, a physical prototype was constructed, and experimental tests were conducted to evaluate its performance in both aerial and underwater environments. The experimental results confirmed the vehicle’s ability to seamlessly transition between air and water, demonstrating its viability for dual-environment operations.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/8/11/669hybrid aerial underwater vehiclefoldable wingscomputational fluid dynamicmultimodal
spellingShingle Guangrong Chen
Lei Yan
Ao Cao
Xinyuan Zhu
Hongbo Ding
Yuxiang Lin
Novel Design and Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis of a Foldable Hybrid Aerial Underwater Vehicle
Drones
hybrid aerial underwater vehicle
foldable wings
computational fluid dynamic
multimodal
title Novel Design and Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis of a Foldable Hybrid Aerial Underwater Vehicle
title_full Novel Design and Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis of a Foldable Hybrid Aerial Underwater Vehicle
title_fullStr Novel Design and Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis of a Foldable Hybrid Aerial Underwater Vehicle
title_full_unstemmed Novel Design and Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis of a Foldable Hybrid Aerial Underwater Vehicle
title_short Novel Design and Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis of a Foldable Hybrid Aerial Underwater Vehicle
title_sort novel design and computational fluid dynamic analysis of a foldable hybrid aerial underwater vehicle
topic hybrid aerial underwater vehicle
foldable wings
computational fluid dynamic
multimodal
url https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/8/11/669
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