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Manning and maintainability of a submarine Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) program a systems engineering case study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
The purpose of this thesis is to study the manning and maintainability requirements of a submarine unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV) program. This case study reviews current commercial and military applications of UUVs and applies their principles to the
Vandenberg, Troy D.
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Private Network Realignment: State Strategies Versus Market‐Driven Globalization in the Subsea Cable Network

open access: yesGlobal Policy, Volume 17, Issue 1, Page 94-106, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Much of the subsea cable network, which carries the vast majority of global internet traffic, is developed, owned, and operated by private corporations. In an era of growing global tensions, states have come to view these cables as critical to their interests. The article addresses the disconnect between statecraft‐centric explanations and the
Joscha Abels
wiley   +1 more source

A numerical study on hydrodynamic maneuvering derivatives for heave-pitch coupling motion of a ray-type underwater glider

open access: yesInternational Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, 2020
We used a numerical method to estimate the hydrodynamic maneuvering derivatives for the heave-pitch coupling motion of an underwater glider. It is very important to assess the hydrodynamic maneuvering characteristics of a specific hull form of an ...
Sungook Lee   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Weaponising the Supply Chain: Yemen's Blockade and the Contradictions of Maritime Logistics Capital

open access: yesAntipode, Volume 58, Issue 1, January 2026.
Abstract This paper examines the 2023–2025 naval blockade imposed by Yemen in the Red Sea. It argues that the blockade's success in disrupting global trade stemmed from the potent confluence of asymmetric military tactics and the structural vulnerabilities inherent within global maritime logistics capitalism.
Ashok Kumar
wiley   +1 more source

Undersea navigation via a distributed acoustic communications network [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
Acoustic modems are the basis for emerging undersea wireless communications networks. US Navy Seaweb technology offers an opportunity to perform undersea navigation and tracking by virtue of node-to-node ranging measurements acquired as a by-product of ...
Hahn, Matthew J.
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Simulation Analysis of Variable Cross-section Linetype Optimization for Swim-out Tube in UUVs

open access: yes水下无人系统学报
In order to design the swim-out launcher unit for unmanned undersea vehicle(UUV), based on the thrust model and force model of swim-out launch process for electric torpedoes, the paper analyzes the thrust, fluid resistance, course resistance, and local ...
Jie ZHOU, Liang MA, Hui HENG
doaj   +1 more source

Integrating Composite Materials Throughout the Military Sector: A Review

open access: yesAdvances in Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Composite materials have attracted considerable attention in the defense industry owing to their distinctive properties and wide‐ranging applications. This systematic review examines the current research landscape and recent advancements in the application of composite materials for defense purposes.
Mikru Birhan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) architectures and an assessment of UUV integration into undersea applications [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
There are prominent unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV) systems existing in the commercial marketplace today, but these systems have a relatively small role and presence in U.S. Navy application.
French, Daniel W.
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Evaluating SOFC-based Power System Concepts for Unmanned Undersea Vehicles [PDF]

open access: yesECS Transactions, 2009
System concepts for powering an unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV) with a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power generator are developed and evaluated through modeling studies of variations in system configurations and design parameters. System concepts that meet the continuous electrical loads for sustained operations and mission selectable capabilities for
Robert Braun, Kyle Kattke
openaire   +1 more source

AI‐Based Autonomous Sailboat Navigation: A Review

open access: yesJournal of Field Robotics, Volume 42, Issue 8, Page 4157-4180, December 2025.
ABSTRACT This review explores the recent advancements in AI‐driven autonomous sailboat navigation, underscoring its pivotal role in ocean monitoring and real‐time maritime data collection. Drawing on an extensive range of primary and secondary sources, the study critically evaluates current challenges, innovative control algorithms, and path planning ...
Vishali Mankina   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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