.: LSV2 Battery Charger Control The Large Scale Vehicle 2 (LSV2), CUTTHROAT, is a self propelled, fully autonomous research submarine operated at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Acoustic Research Detachment (ARD), located in Bayview Idaho. LSV2 displaces 200 tons, is 111 foot long, with a nominal hull diameter of 10 feet. Propulsion for the LSV2 is provided by a 3000HP synchronous motor system, energized by a dedicated main propulsion battery consisting of 1680, 2 volt, valve regulated lead acid batteries.

.: Project Goal:

This project will research various charging technologies with the goal of reducing charging time and increasing battery life. Once a solution is identified, laboratory simulations will be conducted to verify concept feasibility.

.: Meeting Times:

Monday:        Weekly team meeting        GJ 219                   3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tuesday:        Work Session                   Power Lab             3:30pm - 6:00pm

Wednesday:   Advisor Meeting               BEL 213                1:00pm - 1:30pm

Thursday:       Work Session                   Power Lab             3:30pm - 6:00pm