Research Article

Modifications of Control Loop to Improve the Depth Response of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Table 1

AUV parameters.

ParametersValue

Length 2.75 m
Buoyancy ()208.3 kg
Center of buoyancy () (from the tip of nose)1.25 m
Moment of inertia ()2.636 kg·m2
Moment of inertia ()90.89 kg·m2
Moment of inertia ()90.89 kg·m2
Proportional controller ()2.6
Distance between CG and CB ()3.5 mm
Distance between CG and CB ()0.0 mm
Operating speed 12 kn