Date of Award

2021

Degree Type

Capstone Project

First Advisor

Dr. Bahram Nassersharif

Second Advisor

Corey Murphy, TA

Third Advisor

Kyle Johnson, TA

Abstract

In this report, the analysis of Team 16H’s (Yabba Dabba Deployment) research, task completion, and progress in project development is described and shown in depth. The objective of this project is to design and create a method for deploying multiple payloads of about 3 inch diameter from a UUV. The methodology shall be designed to be internally stored within the host, while still being able to withstand any environmental conditions. The means of deployment should provide versatility, meaning the payloads should be able to be deployed in most, if not all, possible scenarios. In addition to this, the design should be able to be full functional while being scaled to NUWC’s desires.

The team has chosen the design, Wild WestMK2, as their Final Design to accomplish the tasks that NUWC has bestowed upon the team. In the report, the methodologies, decisions, and research completed to credit how this design and prototype came to fruition is described in-depth. However, through the use of Pugh Charts, Competitive Analysis, research, engineering analysis, and testing the team can confidently stand behind this design for optimal efficiency with respect to the project definition. Along with this, this particular design will provide the group with the most versatility as the revolver has the ability to elevate on the Y-Axis. This prototype that is to be created must stay within the budget of $600.00. In order to do so, the team has decided to 3-D print the entire framework of the design. This cost effective method allows for the team to spend more in areas of higher concern, such as pneumatics, hardware, and electronics.

As the semester comes to a close, the team can positively reflect upon the work laid out in the following report. However, the team faced some difficulties along the way. How these issues were combated and handled are laid out throughout the report. Despite these issues, the team was able to create a functioning prototype and properly test it. Ultimately, it can be said with confidence that the team has achieved its ultimate goal of creating a very efficient and versatile design for NUWC.

Comments

Team Name: Team 16H, Yabba Dabba Deployment

Sponsor: Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC)

Sponsor Representative: Daynamar Delgado-Nieves

Document Reference: MCE-402-16H-2021

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