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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Stopping Flaps
The following should be filed under "insane" and not attempted without A LOT of testing etc, but for the sake of discussion,
A primary benefit of the small sub is enhanced dynamics and low inertia, which makes systems which are not viable on a large sub possibly interesting. Think deep flight vs an SSN....
If truly for "extreme and eminent" collision, it seems that it may be possible to add a few extra external scuba tanks and some
regulators and a control manifold inside the hull. These extra bottles could normally be held in reserve for backup buoyancy or as a redundant ballast blow system. Or in an emergency move a valve on the manifold and blow A LOT of air forward of the sub.
An air jet break. It has the added benefit that if you design it wrong you may instead get aft firing torpedoes :)
-a
-----Original message-----
From: Recon1st@aol.com
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:48:58 -0700
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Stopping Flaps
> R/Jay I understand this problem. And my thoughts are only and extreme
> eminent collision would this
> be deployed to avoid or lesson the impact of a collision. If ever deployed
> surfacing is required.
> my prop will be shrouded and foul proofed rudder.
>
> The one scenario I can think of that would not be a good idea to deploy
> would be running into a
> fish net. Sure do not need any thing else getting tied up. But for the
> boulder that will jump up
> and smack me, I do think this is a viable solution.
>
> Dean
>
>
> In a message dated 8/26/2008 11:30:56 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
> bottomgun@mindspring.com writes:
>
>
> Dean,
> You have to be concerned with the chute fouling your propulsion/steering
> motors. A big sub could just shred the drogue while you could lose propulsion
> just when you need it most. Remember that the Navy decided that drogues and
> speed brakes were a bad idea after much testing and stuck with operating
> within the envelope.
> R/Jay
>
> Respectfully,
> Jay K. Jeffries
> Andros Is., Bahamas
> Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish.
> - Euripides (484 BC - 406 BC)
>
>
> From: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org
> [mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org] On Behalf Of Recon1st@aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:51 AM
> To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
> Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Stopping Flaps
>
>
> I did not know these were tried on military subs. I just thought it was a
> good idea to be able
>
> to stop quicker.
>
> I do think for my purposes just the sea anchor blown out of it's housing
> would be best for
>
> my needs. Seems like the manual brake flaps would be quite complicated and
> slower than
>
> I would like.
>
>
>
> Dean
>
>
>
>
> In a message dated 8/25/2008 7:43:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> brenthartwig@hotmail.com writes:
>
> Dean,
>
> I found a couple more items. I'm having trouble finding a picture of the
> flaps open. I had one a while back.
>
> http://imageevent.com/albacore/albacorehistoricphotos;jsessionid=r9qabaad11.ti
> ger_s?n=25&z=2&w=0&x=0&c=4&m=24&p=24
> "The parachutes were attached to the after end of Albacore's fairwater
> and successfully streamed while the ship was cruising submerged. The
> resulting
> deceleration curves indicated that such a system effectively aided in
> emergency recovery."
> Project "Bailout" might not have been the most successful of Albacore's
> tests but it certainly showed some creativity was at work."
>
> http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/albacore.htm
>
> Regards,
> Brent Hartwig
>
> ____________________________________
>
> From: brenthartwig@hotmail.com
> To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
> Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Stopping Flaps
> Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:03:24 -0700
>
> Dean,
>
> You could install some sort of stopping flaps (speed brakes) on both sides
> of your sub that are curved to fit the shape of your hull. Much like a US Navy
> test sub USS Albacore. Then operate them with hydraulics or adapted electric
> actuators starting with a unit like the Lenco Trim Tab actuators.
>
> I've been planning on having this type or braking system on my winged
> underwater gliding subs. With two stopping flaps on the training edge of the wings.
> One opening up, and one down at the same time.
> "Built as a test bed for the U.S. Navy, the Albacore featured a
> tear-drop shaped hull, new diving controls, a dorsal rudder and a new
> high-yield steel for her pressure hull. In addition, the Navy, at one time
> or another, experimented with speed brakes, contra-rotating screws, a
> drag chute, camouflage paint and three different arrangements of stern
> control surfaces.
> The NSF report ignited debate within Navy circles over a variety of
> issues such as the merits of twin propellers vs. singles, and the sacrifice
> of surface stability for undersea speed. The result of the recommendations
> and ensuing debate was the U.S.S. Albacore.
>
> The Dorsal rudder was reinstalled and enlarged and the boat
> was outfitted with speed brakes. These brakes - another concept borrowed
> from aviation - technology, consisted of 10 hinged panels ringing the
> after part of the ship. When needed, they were hydraulically opened into
> the waterflow, bringing the boat to a rapid stop."
>
> http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/albacore.htm
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Albacore_(AGSS-569)
>
> Regards,
> Brent Hartwig
>
> ____________________________________
>
> From: Recon1st@aol.com
> Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:55:44 -0400
> Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Air Tanks
> To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
>
>
>
> Frank I am using 12hp for my main propulsion. I gave up trying to calculate
> speed but I should have
>
> plenty. The reason for so much maneuverability is the bottom of Lake
> Superior many granite boulders
>
> etc. I will need to travel pretty fast to cover any amount of the Lake. I am
> thinking of a 20 to 30' above the
>
> bottom but at 6 knots or so when one of those big beast jumps up in front of
> me, I am going to need
>
> options. A transfer pump or sliding weight for sure would not fit my needs.
> I may even have an
>
> emergency sea anchor deployment for quick stops. Reverting back to my drag
> racing days.
>
>
>
> I loved the dry dive video. I learned much watching it maneuver I have
> greater confidence that my
>
> efforts should yield the kind of performance I am looking for. Not to
> mention it oughta be a real
>
> hoot to drive hehehhe
>
>
>
> Dean
>
>
>
>
> In a message dated 8/24/2008 8:15:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> ShellyDalg@aol.com writes:
>
>
> Hi Dean. I think you're chasing the right idea with front and back dive
> planes. I had considered that but let it go because of the extra work. It just
> seems to me that back dive planes would be a real plus if you have enough
> power to make them work. Did you see the "dry dive" videos? With the center
> mounted dive planes the sub stays level when ascending/diving but it would be nice
> to be able to angle the sub just with the dive planes. Like you say, much
> like flying. I don't know how much speed you'd have to get to make the dive
> planes overcome the front/back balance, but if it's close enough to neutral, it
> may not take that much power.
>
> Twin trim tanks front and back with a transfer pump would help if the pump
> was able to shift weight fast enough. Maybe a sliding drop weight would be
> less trouble to make. I will be able to shift the seat forward and backward a
> little and I'm hoping that will give me a little angle change. Damn, I wanna
> get this thing wet soon! Frank D.
>
>
>
>
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