DIEZ M.

A multi-fidelity Gaussian process (MF-GP) is presented for the forward uncertainty quantification (UQ) of the performance of an autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) subject to uncertain operating conditions. The ASV is a shallow water autonomous multipurpose platform (SWAMP), designed for the acquisition of the environmental parameters in the...

A hydrodynamic design procedure is presented, combining multi-objective sampling, metamodeling, and optimization. A design study of a flapped surface for a passenger hydrofoil is discussed. Hydrodynamics, stability and control are optimized with focus on maximum lift, minimum drag, and maneuverability/stability performance during take-off and...