My primary focus centered on ensuring the UUV's structural integrity through comprehensive FEA modeling and validation. The analysis frameworks I established enabled our team to confidently predict mechanical behavior under varied loading scenarios, ensuring both safety and performance were maintained throughout our design iterations.
The hydrodynamic performance of our UUV represented another critical area where my CFD leadership directly impacted vehicle capabilities. Through detailed fluid flow simulations and iterative design refinements, I directed work that reduced the vessel's drag coefficient and redesigned the control surface geometry, ultimately enhancing maneuverability while optimizing energy consumption for extended mission duration.
