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Underwater Vehicle Technology unit (JEE491)

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Location: Launceston

Introduction

Underwater Vehicle Technology is an advanced and specialist unit aimed at developing the students’ knowledge and understanding of naval architecture theories, concepts and principles required for the design torpedo-shaped underwater vehicles. This particular shape is the classic hull form used in modern underwater vehicles ranging from Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to military submarines. Topics will cover the specifics of hull form and pressure hull design, hydrostatics and hydrodynamic requirements, on-board systems and power and propulsion constraints specific to underwater vehicles. Gained knowledge of these topics will be directly applied through the design, construction and performance evaluation of a modular underwater vehicle capable of executing a set of predetermined tasks.

Summary

Unit name Underwater Vehicle Technology
Unit code JEE491
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics
Coordinator Doctor Peter King
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Honours

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 05/07/2027 27/07/2027 30/08/2027 24/10/2027

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Learning Outcomes

  • Predict the performance of a vehicle design using underwater vehicle static and dynamic properties
  • Design interoperable on-board systems for an underwater vehicle
  • Evaluate underwater vehicle design using engineering design principles
  • Demonstrate due diligence in the design of an underwater vehicle solution to a given problem

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
031799 $1,235.00 $1,235.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Requisites

Prerequisites

JEE225

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2 x 2-hr lectures and 1 x 2-hr tutorial weekly (13 weeks)

AssessmentProject Experiment (10%)|Presentation (20%)|Test (20%)|Report (50%)
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Textbooks

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Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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