Manpowered Dry Submarine

 

People

DESIGN GROUP

Lachen Elaadil (Senior Mentor)

Manuel Rodriguez (Senior Mentor)

Jean Johnny Milien

Carlos Rivera

Pedro Luis Toledo

 

FACULTY ADVISOR

Dr. Diana Rincon

 

FRESHMAN STUDENTS

Angel Yoc-Kim

Michael Caicedo

Maria Mantilla

Ashton Gobin (Pending)

 Denisse Aranda (Pending

 

Project Description

 

GOAL STATEMENT

 

To develop an environmentally friendly recreational submersible that is accessible to the general public.

 

OBJECTIVES/CONSTRAINTS

 

         The main objective for this project is to design a dry submarine to be used for recreational and educational purposes.

         This submarine is to be propelled solely by human power.

         Also, the submarine should provide adequate life support (enough O2) to allow its operator an extended submarine experience at a maximum depth of approximately thirty feet.

         The build cost should be kept as minimal as possible in order to improve demand without compromising safety.

         The design of the submarine will need to be of a sufficient size to allow for two operators.

 

FORM AND FUNCTION

 

         The overall shape of the submarine is to be cylinder in shape with a hemispherical front and pointed back for minimum drag.

         Ballast tanks will control the depth of the submarine.

         Pedals mated to a rear propeller will transmit power to the system.

         A rudder in combination with stabilizers will direct the vessel in the desired direction while in motion.

 

CHALLENGES

 

         To provide the general public with a fully submersible and inexpensive dry vessel while not compromising safety.

         Currently, there are no manpowered dry submersibles on the market.

         We are targeting those individuals who are interested in recreational water activities as well those who wish to explore underwater environments for educational purposes.