THE INFLUENCE OF METACENTRIC STABILITY ON THE DYNAMIC LONGITUDINAL STABILITY OF A SUBMARINE SRD 542/46 NS 512-001,

Abstract

In writing the equations for pitching motion of a submarine in submerged operation it has been customary to neglect the effect of metacentric stability. Recent operating experience at moderate speeds of the order of 10 knots has indicated, however, that this simplification does not adequately represent the behavior of the submarine for such speeds. In the present paper the equations of longitudinal motion have been written to include the effect of metacentric stability and these extended equations have been used in an analysis of the effect of metacentric stability on the pitching characteristics of a typical submarine operating at various speeds. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1948
Accession Number
AD0446984

Entities

People

  • E. D. Hoyt
  • F. H. Imlay

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Equations
  • Mathematics
  • Naval Vessels
  • Naval Vessels (Combatant)
  • Ships
  • Submarines
  • Underwater Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering