MBS model for control and optimization of a hydrofoil boat. Issue 1 (25th January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Graf, Matthias
• Other Names: Kuhl D. guestEditor.; Meister A. guestEditor.; Ricoeur A. guestEditor.; Wünsch O. guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Proceedings in applied mathematics and mechanics. Volume 20:Issue 1(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-01-25
• Subjects: Applied mathematics -- Periodicals; Engineering mathematics -- Periodicals; Mathematical physics -- Periodicals; 519
• DOI: 10.1002/pamm.202000013
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1617-7061

Abstract

Abstract: 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.