An Analysis of the Forces and Moments on Re-Entrant Vee-Step Planing Surfaces

Abstract

The effect of re-entrant vee-steps on the performance of planing surfaces is analyzed. Formulae are developed for the lift, drag, center of pressure and wetted area at high aspect ratio. It is found that the lift-drag ratio of the planing surface decreases as the re-entrant step angle becomes more acute.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0486674

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  • Peter W. Brown

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  • Stevens Institute of Technology

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  • Physics

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