This is my first post to this forum, and I not the most knowledgeable on electronics and electronic hardware, so try to be nice. I have recently decided that I would like to build a personal submarine. I understand that this is a very ambitious project that will require a lot of research and hard work, but I am a mechanical engineer, so the all the mechanic technicalities make sense. What I need help with is the electronic portion of the project. Here are some general details about my current submarine design:
1) It will fit one person.
2) It will have a mass of approx 400 kg
3) It will be partially streamlined at the front and rear.
4) I would like the propeller to sit in the rear of the vessel.
5) I would like the vessel to be powered by an electric motor and batteries.
6) I would like enough battery power to last approximately 1 hour.
7) I would like the battery to be rechargeable with a typical wall socket.
What I would like to know is the following:
1) What type, and how powerful of a motor should I use?
2) What type, and how powerful of a battery should I use?
3) Will I need a second/third battery to power the other electric systems in the submarine such as the fins/rudder, the interior and exterior lighting, the air and water pump for the ballast tanks, and various valves?
4) If I do need a second/third battery to power auxiliary equipment, will it have to be a different type of battery?
Any advice or guidance will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks to all
1) It will fit one person.
2) It will have a mass of approx 400 kg
3) It will be partially streamlined at the front and rear.
4) I would like the propeller to sit in the rear of the vessel.
5) I would like the vessel to be powered by an electric motor and batteries.
6) I would like enough battery power to last approximately 1 hour.
7) I would like the battery to be rechargeable with a typical wall socket.
What I would like to know is the following:
1) What type, and how powerful of a motor should I use?
2) What type, and how powerful of a battery should I use?
3) Will I need a second/third battery to power the other electric systems in the submarine such as the fins/rudder, the interior and exterior lighting, the air and water pump for the ballast tanks, and various valves?
4) If I do need a second/third battery to power auxiliary equipment, will it have to be a different type of battery?
Any advice or guidance will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks to all