POTENTIAL HULL STRUCTURES FOR RESCUE AND SEARCH VEHICLES OF THE DEEP- SUBMERGENCE SYSTEMS PROJECT
Abstract
Tradeoff studies between pressure hull material, configuration, and buoyancy are performed for both the Rescue and the Search Vehicles of the Deep- Submergence Systems Project. Spherical, cylindrical, and spheroidal shells of high strength steels, titanium alloys, aluminum alloys, glass-reinforced plastics, glass, and ceramics are considered. Failure criteria are developed based on recent research findings. Potential pressure hulls for both vehicles are discussed and the need to develop lightweight floatation systems for the Search Vehicle is emphasized.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0614632
Entities
People
- John L. Proffitt
- Kenneth Hom
- Martin A. Krenzke