GALATEA-PROJECT

The Galatea-project is a research collaboration of Delft University of Technology and Wageningen University. The project focusses on undulatory fin propulsion. Undulatory fin propulsion is a technique found in nature, used by species which excel in manoeuvrability. For example sea horses, cuttle fish, rays and knife fish all evolved to a similar propulsion system. Research into an integral propulsive solution that comprises an undulatory fin as its main propeller can result in a highly manoeuvrable underwater vehicle with a minimal impact on the environment.