A Design Study of a Shallow-Sea Manned Submersible Based on Design Requirements

Key Points

• The aim is to propose design shapes for a manned submersible that meet specific operational requirements in shallow-sea environments.
• Conducted user perception surveys and case studies both domestically and internationally.
• Derived design requirements based on survey results and analyses.
• Developed and compared four design concepts focusing on performance and safety.
• Biomimetic design concept satisfied the design requirements most effectively.
• Final design incorporated a structural shape considering an injection-based emergency escape system.
• Study suggests the proposed designs may contribute to future developments of manned submersibles.

Abstract