Australian Research & Experimental Submarine (ARES) – design and simulation for submarines in an industry 4.0 environment
Project Summary
Design an Australian Research & Experimental Submarine (ARES) – 5-10m long, with the ability to reconfigure external shape and Fwd/aft control planes configurations (cross or X-rudder) to simulate existing or future shapes.
Project Outcomes
The short-term benefits lie in upskilling the South Australian workforce in submarine engineering by working collaboratively in a manageable microcosm with Industry 4.0 tools and mindset to ultimately deliver R&D.
The long term benefits are delivering an experimental submarine that DST could use for NATO collaborative works in hydrodynamics (AVT-301 research group) and hydroacoustics but also to investigate Collins shape modifications for future capability (example: deck shelter for UUV-integration).
Project Value
$496,380
DIP Contribution
$150,000
Status
Completed Project
Project Lead
A/Prof Eric Fusil, The University of Adelaide
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