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Increasing Performance and Added Capabilities of USNA Sail-Powered Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASV)

JUN 2010

7 pages

Authors: Paul Miller; Barbara Beal; Christian Capron; Robbie Gawboy; Paul Mallory; Caitlin Ness; Rob Petrosik; Christina Pryne; Timothy Murphy; Hudson Spears; NAVAL ACADEMY ANNAPOLIS MD DEPT OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE OCEAN AND MARINE ENGINEERING

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This paper details the USNA SailBot research and development since the 2009 competitions. The 2009 boat was designed for light air and flat water, which it excelled in, but it was unsatisfactory in higher winds and waves. In contrast, the 2010 boat was designed for long passages while meeting the SailBot class rules. Research behind the design is presented, highlighting the changes between the second and third generations of USNA ...