Tandem Propeller Submarine Programs

Abstract

The Tandem Propeller Submarine concept provides a new and useful means for the propulsion and control of underwater vehicles. The principles of operation are briefly outlined and the results of feasibility studies by several contractors are reviewed. A description of the equipment used in a free-running model test program together with discussions of some qualitative results of these tests is presented. A bibliography of reports relating to the program is included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0606804

Entities

People

  • Roy S. Jr Rice
  • William G. Wilson

Organizations

  • Calspan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analog Computers
  • Cameras
  • Captive Tests
  • Control Systems
  • Data Acquisition
  • Depth
  • Energy Transfer
  • Measurement
  • Model Basins
  • Model Tests
  • Position (Location)
  • Propellers
  • Range Finding
  • Ship Model Basins
  • Simulators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Systems Analysis and Design