Design and Testing of R-Theta Undersea Propulsion Theory

The Boeing Company Engineering, 2006-07

Liaison(s): Carl Carrera Jr. ’75/76, Robert Atmur, Bryan Sydnor
Advisor(s): Mary Cardenas
Students(s): Amir Adibi, Rosalind Beckwith, Brian Kirkpatrick (TL), Andrew Kuntjoro (F), Paula Lipka (S), Keith Solberg

Prototypes demonstrating R-Theta control were developed by a Clinic team the previous year, with several shortcomings due to time constraints. More extensive analysis and testing is required, of primary interest is the modification of the control system to provide fully functional R-Theta control, requiring electrical and mechanical modifications. The goal of this Clinic team is to obtain viable data from an R-Theta control system and to relate this system’s inputs to naval commands.