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 SailBots. These include a new hull, keel, bulb and rudder designs along with navigation, winch, communications, collision avoidance and power management systems.


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    Title :

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


    Contributors:
    P. Miller (author) / B. Beal (author) / C. Capron (author) / R. Gawboy (author) / P. Mallory (author)

    Publication date :

    2010


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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