Abstract:
The invention relates to an oscillating foil propulsion system comprising a movable foil, a pitch mechanism connected to the movable foil and configured to control a pitch motion of the foil, a heave mechanism connected to the movable foil and configured to control a heave motion of the foil, and wherein at least one of the pitch and heave mechanisms is configured to adjust an amplitude of the respective motion of the movable foil. The invention further relates to a method for controlling a motion of an oscillating movable foil of a marine propulsion system.