The Shape and Tension of a Light, Flexible Cable in a Uniform Current
Abstract
A general analysis is made of the shape of a cable in a uniform stream when the weight of the cable inself can be neglected. This approximation is equivalent to assuming that the cable lies in a plane, but not necessarily the vertical plane. The analysis includes the shape of a loop and that of a cable towing a heavy body as special cases. A general solution in dimensionless form is obtained in terms of functions of the slopes of the cable at the end points. Tables of the functions are given. These tables are applicable to the numerical solution of any cable problem in which the weight of a cable can be neglected. To facilitate the solution of special problems of frequent occurrence, charts were prepared from the tables. The application of the tables and charts to the solution of problems is illustrated by numerical examples. In particular the case of a towed paravane with an inhaul line is discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1944
- Accession Number
- AD0495660
Entities
People
- L. Landweber
- M. H. Protter