Hydrodynamic Design of Underwater Gliders Using k - k $_L$ - $omega$ Reynolds Averaged Navier–Stokes Transition Model

Hydrodynamic design of an underwater glider is an act of balancing the requirement for a streamlined hydrodynamically effective shape and the consideration of the practical aspects of the intended operational envelope of the vehicle, such as its ability to deploy a wide range of sensors across the water column. Key challenges in arriving at a successful glider design are discussed and put in the c...