BubSub: Shripm Design for Sub:

Balaji Ramamurthy
2 min readJun 25, 2023

Utilizing snapping shrimp technology for deep-sea submarines to mitigate sea pressure and create bursts of air bubbles and plasma for safe propulsion is an intriguing concept. However, it is important to note that implementing such technology would require extensive research, development, and engineering, as well as overcoming various challenges. Let’s explore the idea further:

Understanding Snapping Shrimp: Snapping shrimp are small marine crustaceans known for their ability to produce a powerful snapping sound by closing their specialized claw rapidly. This action creates a cavitation bubble, which collapses with an implosion, resulting in a shock wave and the emission of light and heat. Pressure Mitigation: Deep-sea submarines face immense pressure at great depths, which can be detrimental to their structural integrity. By emulating the snapping shrimp’s ability to create cavitation bubbles, the submarine could potentially release bursts of air bubbles around its hull. These bubbles could act as a protective layer, reducing the direct impact of pressure on the submarine’s surface.

Bubble Propulsion: The controlled release of air bubbles could also be harnessed to facilitate safe propulsion. By creating and directing the bubbles in a specific pattern, the submarine…

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Balaji Ramamurthy

Software Engineer, thought leader, and fan of Quantum and Zen.I believe innovation starts with insane curiosity, passion for lifelong learning.