Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This work presents the basic design phase for the dimensional optimization of a training boat to be used in a riverine combat simulator prototype for operational training the of Colombian Navy. The prototype system will operate on a motion platform capable of realistically reproducing the dynamic and ergonomic conditions required for trainees to gain hands-on experience in riverboat operations. Through a geometric, structural, and kinematic qualitative analysis of three representative shallow-draft boat models, critical variables were identified, including load distribution, crew arrangement, and dynamic response. The resulting design reduces the scale and weight of the vessel for integration into commercially available three-degree-of-freedom platforms, prioritizing the pilot and bow gunner positions as key points of interaction. This optimization enhances mechanical control, system response agility, and energy efficiency, while simultaneously reducing manufacturing, transportation, and operational costs.
Source: Prospectiva
Language: English
Subfield: Ocean Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7163545334