CLIPPER: a long-range, autonomous underwater vehicle using magnesium fuel and oxygen from the sea

被引:68
作者
Hasvold, O
Lian, T
Haakaas, E
Storkersen, N
Perelman, O
Cordier, S
机构
[1] FFI, Norwegian Def Res Estab, N-2027 Kjeller, Norway
[2] BEC, DGA, F-27100 Val De Reuil, France
关键词
magnesium anode; oxygen cathode; seawater electrolyte semi-fuel cells; magnesium seawater batteries;
D O I
10.1016/j.jpowsour.2004.03.023
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
The development of the CLIPPER autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is a joint research project (JRP) between DGA/BEC in France and FFI in Norway. The power source is a semi-fuel cell using oxygen dissolved in seawater as oxidant, seawater as electrolyte and magnesium as fuel. Predicted range for the vehicle is in excess of 1600 nautical miles at a speed of 2 m/s. Design depth is 600 m. This long endurance, as well as the large internal volume of 7401 of the pressure hull, makes the CLIPPER vehicle an excellent tool for long range subsea operations. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:232 / 239
页数:8
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