Course overview
This course is expected to provide students the foundation knowledge and skills to undertake naval architecture activities around the most complex system of systems: conventional submarines for Defence. The course enables students to have an industry-led deep understanding of submarine naval architecture from an overall perspective, including hydrodynamics and stability, structural design, energy propulsion systems, safety considerations, and acoustic and electromagnetic signatures. This course fits in the Maritime Engineering program as it provides learners the knowledge and skills to contribute to the design of seaworthy submarines with crucial consideration for hydrodynamic effects, manoeuvrability, propulsion, dynamic weight compensation, and safety.
- Submarine Hydrodynamics and Design
- Submarine Propulsion and Control Systems
- Submarine Safety and Accidents
Course learning outcomes
- Identify the key hydrodynamic and structural domains that a submarine naval architect must consider for demonstrating seaworthiness
- Analyse how hydrodynamics influences the behaviour of submarines and informs strategies for controlling their manoeuvrability
- Examine the hazards associated with common submarine accidents and their control strategies
- Explain submarine signatures and outline controls that enhance stealth
- Develop a mission profile for dynamic weight compensation using trim polygon
- Assess the naval architecture characteristics of a submarine based on key parameters
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 24658
Section FR01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 24656
Section PR01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 24657
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
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