Numerical investigation of hydrodynamic interaction between two AUVs with different size

摘要

The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance for AUV manoeuvering of two vehicles missions. In this paper, the numerical simulation of interaction between two vehicles with different size is conducted using CFD code. Mesh independence is tested and then validated with experimental results in previous paper. In an aim to predict the factors that influence the hydrodynamic performance, the simulation is then investigated in different longitudinal and lateral distances, drift angles and depth from the water surface.