Modified Block A* Path-Planning Method for Hybrid-Driven Underwater Gliders

D Ma, M Yang, X Xia, P Guo - IEEE Journal of Oceanic …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this study, a modified Block A* algorithm is applied to the path planning of hybrid-driven
underwater gliders, which combine the buoyancy-driven mode of underwater gliders and the …

Prediction method of permissible error ranges of control parameters for underwater gliders under given operation accuracy

H Wu, W Niu, S Wang, S Yan - Applied Ocean Research, 2020 - Elsevier
For electromechanical systems, on the premise that operation accuracy satisfies
requirements, a relatively larger error range of control parameter generally means a less …

Causal-relationship-assisted shape design optimization for blended-wing-body underwater gliders

W Chen, H Dong, P Wang, X Wang - Engineering Optimization, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Blended-wing-body underwater gliders (BWBUGs) are a new generation of underwater
vehicles that have been successfully applied to long-range missions. It is generally …

The optimal lift–Drag ratio of underwater glider for improving sailing efficiency

X Tian, L Zhang, H Zhang, Y Wang… - Ieee Journal of …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
It is generally believed that the lift–drag ratio is closely related to the hydrodynamic
performance and sailing efficiency of the underwater glider. The underwater glider carries …

Analysis on energy consumption of blended-wing-body underwater glider

X Du, L Zhang - International Journal of Advanced Robotic …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
As a new type of underwater observation platform, underwater glider is widely used in
marine explorations and military surveys, and most gliders are powered by their own …

Analysis of the in situ steering motion characteristics and sensitivity of disc-type underwater gliders

H Zhou, P Yu, X Jin, T Wang - Journal of Marine Science and …, 2020 - mdpi.com
A disc-type underwater glider (DTUG) has a highly symmetrical shape and is characterized
by omnidirectional characteristics and high maneuverability in small bodies of water. To …