THE HIGH-SPEED BASIN AND INSTRUMENTATION AT THE DAVID TAYLOR MODEL BASIN.

Abstract

The 2968-ft high-speed model basin and several instrumentation systems used for testing a wide variety of models such as full-scale torpedoes towed and self-propelled, hydrofoils, planing boats, pumpjets, propellers, and other highspeed vehicles are described. Information concerning the basin; towing carriages; and propulsion, force, and speed measuring instrumentation is presented. Typical test procedures and usage of the carriages are discussed. New instrumentation nearing completion, which will greatly extend the high-speed basin testing capabilities, is described.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0297122

Entities

People

  • K.e. Schoenherr
  • W.f. Brownell

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Calibration
  • Cameras
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Induction Motors
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Model Basins
  • Model Tests
  • Oscillators
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Ship Model Basins
  • Supercavitating Propellers
  • Test Facilities
  • Transducers
  • United States

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.