Modular propulsion for modular warships?
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Modular propulsion systems are being developed for modern warships to result in better compactness of ships and to enhance maneuverability at all speeds. Rolls -Royce and Northrop Grumman are developing the WR-21fuel-saving engine, more efficient than the gas turbine, ALSTOM is developing Advanced Induction Motors (AIM) and Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) motor control systems, and water jet motors are more efficient then propellers, with fuel cells in motors enabling all-electric warships.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2006
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A smarter way to harvest minefields: UUV's for mine countermeasures
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The utility of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) in mine countermeasures (MCM) is discussed. They detect and mark implanted enemy mines to be destroyed in order to protect combat warships.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2007
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An agony of choice: propulsion systems for modern warships
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The article presents an overview of different types of propulsion systems available for naval ships.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2007
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