Human Powered Submarine
Abstract
The International Submarine Races is a competition that challenges teams to design and build human-powered submarines across a straight course.
The safety system is designed as a reliable and simple backup for the pilot in case of emergency during the use of the submarine. Our system includes both a pneumatic system, allowing for the team to be alerted for the need for pilot recovery, and to only activate when needed.
The pneumatic system releases the hatch of the submarine and the signal buoy through the loss of pressure after release of the lever which the diver will hold throughout the dive to ensure that they are conscious.
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Updates
We won 2nd place overall at the International Submarine Races in Washington, D.C! The safety system worked without any complications.
