Study on The Application of Thermoelectric Coolers Inside Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Abstract

The development of unmanned surface vehicles for military and commercial needs is increasing as the development of autonomous control systems. The farther the operation range of unmanned surface vehicles makes the propulsion motor generated heat and decreased the performance of the vehicle. The aim of this study is to analyse the application of a thermoelectric cooler to control the room temperature of unmanned surface vehicles to keep stable. The research was carried out by prototyping the thermoelectric cooler 12V and tested at unmanned surface vehicles 1.5 meters. The results showed the thermoelectric cooler effective to reduce the room temperature of the unmanned surface vehicles up to 19.5 C. The results of this study contributed to the development of reliable unmanned surface vehicles.