An Indirect Foot-End Touchdown Detection Method for the Underwater Hexapod Robot
Journal of Marine Science and EngineeringThe underwater hexapod robot has advantages such as lower energy consumption and reduced environmental interference compared to ROVs and AUVs. The foot-end contact detection with the seabed is the key technology for adapting to complex terrains.
Zonglin Liu +4 more
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Dark Matter Distinguished by Skewed Microlensing in the “Dragon Arc”
The Astrophysical Journal LettersMany microlensed stars discovered by JWST closely follow the winding critical curve of A370 along the “Dragon Arc” with m _AB > 26.5, which we show comprises asymptotic giant branch stars microlensed by the observed level of diffuse cluster stars ...
Tom Broadhurst +21 more
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Advanced Control Techniques for WEC Wave Dragon
, 2007 This paper presents the ongoing work on control of the Wave Dragon wave energy converter. Research is being conducted in and between several centers across Europe. This is building upon the knowledge gained in the prototype project, and will enable much better performance of the future deployment of the full scale Wave Dragon.
Tedd, James +6 more
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Renovation of the Wave Dragon Nissum Bredning Prototype
, 2006 This paper presents developments of the Wave Dragon, a large offshore wave energy converter. A prototype has been tested in a real sea environment for over 20 months. During 2005 the plant has been in harbor for a major overhaul of several of its components.
Tedd, James +2 more
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Hydraulic Response of the Wave Energy Converter Wave Dragon in Nissum Bredning
, 2004 This report deals with the hydraulic performance of the wave energy converter Wave Dragon, Nissum Bredning prototype.
Kofoed, Jens Peter, Frigaard, Peter
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Investigation of Wave Height Reduction behind the Wave Dragon Wave Energy Converters and Application in Santander, Spain [PDF]
, 2015 This paper deals with a case study on the wave height reduction behind floating Wave Dragon wave energy converters in Santander Bay, Spain. The study is performed using the MIKE21 Boussinesq model from DHI. The Wave Dragon transmission characteristics in the numerical wave propagation model are based on previously performed physical model tests in ...
Nørgaard, Jørgen Quvang Harck +1 more
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Wave Induced Stresses Measured at the Wave Dragon Nissum Bredning Prototype
, 2006 The paper describes the wave induced loading on the overtopping based wave energy converter Wave Dragon. Focus is put on the junction between the main body and the reflector, also called the "shoulder part", where large cross sectional forces and bending moments acts.
Corona, L., Kofoed, Jens Peter
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Extreme Loads on the Mooring Lines and Survivability Mode for the Wave Dragon Wave Energy Converter [PDF]
, 2011 One of the main challenges Wave Energy Converters have to face on the road towards commercialization is to ensure survivability in extreme condition at a reasonable capital costs. For a floating device like the Wave Dragon, a reliable mooring system is essential.
Parmeggiani, Stefano +2 more
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Bacterial communities associated with the blue dragon nudibranch <i>Glaucilla marginata</i> from Phuket, Thailand. [PDF]
PeerJPhongphattarawat S, Songvorawit N.
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Performance Assessment of the Wave Dragon Wave Energy Converter Based on the EquiMar Methodology
, 2011 At the present pre-commercial phase of the wave energy sector, device developers are called to provide reliable estimates on power performance and production at possible deployment locations. The EU EquiMar project has proposed a novel approach, where the performance assessment is based mainly on experimental data deriving from sea trials rather than ...
Parmeggiani, Stefano +5 more
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