Multi-Program Aquatic Research Series- FLO_01

Multi‑Program Aquatic Research Series — FLO_01 TAO Fleet · AQUILIS · VECTORIS · PelaGo‑57 · ISOPOD The Multi‑Program Aquatic Research Series — FLO01 is a consolidated technical architecture dossier spanning five independent maritime and undersea systems. It forms the aquatic counterpart to the author’s aerospace MARS SLO_01 release and is part of a unified cross‑domain mega‑portfolio covering autonomous logistics, advanced propulsion, biomimetic robotics, and human‑rated submersible systems. This dossier integrates engineering analysis, mission architecture, hydrodynamics, structural design, autonomy frameworks, and real‑world comparison across all programs. Each system is presented in full technical depth, with validated equations, mass models, resistance models, energy budgets, and mission envelopes. --- Included Programs 1. TAO Fleet — Distributed Autonomous Maritime Logistics Organism A renewable, port‑independent, fuel‑independent logistics architecture composed of three craft classes: Thalion, Oracle, and Argo. The fleet is described as “a mobile port, a mobile power grid, and a mobile logistics network — designed to operate indefinitely, without fuel, without ports, and without human crew.” The document includes full naval architecture, hydrodynamics, stability budgets, energy models, autonomy laws, rendezvous logic, and mission architecture. 2. AQUILIS — Electromagnetically‑Timed Elastic Jet Propulsion System (ETEJP) A novel propulsion architecture built around an elastic accumulator, magnetic escapement, and hydrodynamically optimized intake/nozzle system. As stated in the document: “AQUILIS is a novel aquatic propulsion architecture built around an elastic energy accumulator, a magnetically timed mechanical escapement, and a hydrodynamically optimized intake/nozzle system.” Designed for DARPA/ONR stealth AUVs, NASA cryogenic ocean exploration, and commercial biomimetic robotics. 3. VECTORIS — Manta‑Class Co‑Moving Autonomous Underwater Vehicle A high‑speed (3–6 m/s), high‑agility AUV capable of biological and physical co‑movement. The document notes: “Vectoris is the first vehicle designed from the ground up to follow fast‑moving marine animals and fast‑moving ocean features, quietly, safely, and with high maneuverability.” Features a 12‑chamber pulsed‑jet spine, boundary‑layer ingestion, differential thrust control, and a full hydrodynamic and electrical architecture. 4. PelaGo‑57 — Engineering Baseline (Final Variant‑Free Edition) A reef‑safe, high‑control, mid‑size AUV with validated hydrodynamic coefficients, power budgets, structural architecture, and mission envelopes. This volume provides the engineering baseline for a general‑purpose scientific and environmental AUV platform. 5. ISOPOD — Human‑Operated Wet Submersible (Rev G.7) A compact, human‑rated wet submersible engineered for survivability, stability, and operational safety. The architecture eliminates previously identified failure chains and provides a complete structural, buoyancy, and systems‑integration framework. --- Scope and Purpose This dossier is designed for: - autonomous maritime logistics - undersea robotics research - biomimetic propulsion development - environmental and oceanographic missions - defense and contested‑littoral operations - renewable offshore infrastructure - human‑rated submersible design It provides a unified, cross‑program engineering reference for research groups, acquisition teams, concept reviewers, and advanced development organizations. --- Citation Please cite this work as: Baker, C. (2026). Multi‑Program Aquatic Research Series — FLO_01: TAO Fleet · AQUILIS · VECTORIS · PelaGo‑57 · ISOPOD. Zenodo. DOI: [10.5281/zenodo.20302128].