Ships – Torpedo launching
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-23
2005-08-23
Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)
Ships
Torpedo launching
C114S316000, C114S320000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06932016
ABSTRACT:
A vortex-assisted pressure control system is provided for controlling fluid flow into an inlet formed in a vehicle where such fluid flow into the inlet occurs during vehicle movement. Vortex generator(s) is (are) positioned forward of the inlet with respect to forward movement of the vehicle to generate streamwise vortices in the fluid as the vehicle moves through the fluid. Each vortex generator is controllable to adjust strength of the streamwise vortices and a lateral position of the streamwise vortices relative to the inlet. Sensors are used to i) detect the lateral position of the streamwise vortices relative to the inlet, and ii) pressure of the fluid that has entered the inlet. A controller adjusts the vortex generator(s) based on sensor measurements in order to control the lateral position of the streamwise vortices and the pressure of the fluid entering the vehicle via the inlet.
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Carone Michael J.
Kasischke James M.
Nasser Jean-Paul A.
Richardson John
Stanley Michael P.
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