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MBS model for control and optimization of a hydrofoil boat
Author(s) -
Graf Matthias
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pamm
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1617-7061
DOI - 10.1002/pamm.202000013
Subject(s) - hull , marine engineering , set (abstract data type) , similarity (geometry) , control (management) , engineering , control theory (sociology) , computer science , aerospace engineering , artificial intelligence , image (mathematics) , programming language
The most efficient hull concept for racing boats is a hull completely lifted out of the water by a configuration of hydrodynamic foils. Due to its similarity to an inverted pendulum, the system is intrinsically unstable and requires control mechanisms. This paper describes a typical configuration of a hull and the hydrofoils and the corresponding MBS model. The MBS‐model allows studying parameters for control and hydrofoil positions and is coupled with a global optimizer to choose the most beneficial set of parameters.