yosefguevara012/towards-real-time-hydrodynamics-and-fluid-simulation-for-marine-robotics

The work presents an examination of the fluid dynamics associated with marine vehicles and strives to create highly accurate simulations and visual representations of these dynamics. It encompasses a thorough review of the state of the art, methodology for simulation and visualization and preliminary results.

Towards Real-Time Hydrodynamics and Fluid Simulation for Marine Robotics

Introduction

This projeto integrador - PIC2 presents the advancements and methodologies involved in simulating and visualizing the fluid dynamics around underwater vehicles. By combining theoretical frameworks with empirical data, this research aims to provide a realistic depiction of how underwater vehicles interact with their aquatic environment.

Author

Yosef Shmuel Guevara Salamanca

Supervisors

• Professor Rodrigo Ventura, Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR-Lisbon)
• Professor Vicent Hugel, Laboratorie Cosmer (Université de Toulon)

Institution

Instituto Superior Técnico and Universität Bremen

Program

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree in Marine and Maritime Intelligent Robotics

Academic Year

2023/2024

Thesis Structure

• Introduction: An overview of the thesis and its goals.
• State of the Art: A review of current technologies and methodologies in the field of underwater fluid dynamics simulation and visualization.
• Methodology: The approaches and techniques used to conduct this research.
• Preliminary Results: Early findings and results of the simulation and visualization experiments.
• Planification: The projected timeline and future steps for the research.

Abstract and Resumo

This projeto integrador - PIC2 includes an abstract in English and 'Resumo' in Portuguese, summarizing the key aspects and findings of the research.

Declaration

The author declares the originality of the work and adherence to the Code of Conduct and Good Practices of the Universidade de Lisboa.

Contents

Detailed chapters and sections as listed in the document.

Contributions

This work contributes to the understanding of the physical interactions between robotic systems and their marine environment, offering potential improvements in the design and operation of underwater vehicles.

Licensing

This document is part of a projeto integrador - PIC2 and is subjected to university regulations concerning academic integrity and use of the materials.

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This README is based on the master's thesis "Realistic Fluid Simulation and Visualization of Underwater Vehicles" by Yosef Shmuel Guevara Salamanca, submitted for the 2023/2024 academic year.