Abstract:Knowledge of the effects of weighing parameters on the maneuver property of underwater vehicle is beneficial to structure layout and systematic design. Aiming at vertical-plane maneuver problem, an experiment-verified dynamic model applicable to underwater motion of axis-symmetric vehicle is established. Maneuver trajectory properties under different match relationships of weighing parameters are obtained, and the effects of weighing parameters and control strategies on maneuver performance are analyzed. Study indicates that increasing useable elevator angle is the key of maneuver property improvement, considering maneuver direction and other factors and exploiting gravity moment. As for upward maneuver within the vertical plane, arranging the center of gravity far behind the center of buoyancy could significantly improve maneuver performance with the use of short-time free control strategy.