Mechanical Engineering

Expertise in the development of complex mechanical systems for reliable use in hostile ocean surface/subsurface environments. Proven experience from concept development through shore, shipboard or ocean bottom installation.

Areas of Expertise

Hydro/Ship/Undersea Vehicle Dynamics & Simulation (torpedoes, UUV, towed systems), Vehicle Launch & Recovery Systems, Ship Dynamic Control Systems, System/ship Integration and Installation, Undersea Cable (design, dynamics, termination, handling & deployment), Structural & Thermal Analysis, Materials (finishes & corrosion protection), Long Life Encapsulation, Self Noise Reduction, Sea Test Planning and Execution, Verification/Validation Test, Survivability/Vulnerability Analysis.

Mechanical Design Tools

AutoCAD (2D & 3D), Pro Engineer (solid modeling, Mechanica FEA, sheet metal, Pro/Mold),
ANSYS FEA, SINDA (finite difference), PCB Dyne (CCA vibration and fatigue), Cable Solver (electromechanical cable design)

Simulation/Analysis Tools

Arc CAD (GIS), DYNTOCABS-94 (dynamic tow cable model), Focal P (cable system deployment model), Ship/towed system models