Calendar

WEEK # TOPICS KEY DATES
1 Introduction, Equations of Motion

2 Equations of Motion

3 Linearized Equations of Motion, Stability

4 Hydrodynamics and Similitude

5 Lifting Surfaces and Fins

6 Standard Tests for Maneuvering

7 Streamlined Vehicles

8 Slender Body Theory

9 Forces at Large Angle of Attack

10 Towed Vehicles

11 Control Systems Introduction

12 Loopshaping

13 PID Controller Design First quiz
14 Multivariable Control

15 Kalman Filter and Loop Transfer Recovery

16 Dynamic Positioning

17 Propeller Modelling

18 Engine Modelling

19 Engine Modelling (cont.)

20 Unsteady Behavior of Propulsion Systems

21 Vorticity Effects and Control

22 Design of Swimming Animals Second quiz
23 Nonlinear Forces on Submarines Term project presentations