STEERING GEAR PERFORMANCE, BACKING AND TRANSIENT TORQUE TRIALS OF USS RIGEL (AF58),

Abstract

As part of the Special Performance Trials of the USS RIGEL (AF58), tests were conducted to collect data on the performance of the ship's steering gear and on the response of the vessel during various types of turning maneuvers. In addition, torque in the main propulsion shafting was measured during acceleration and deceleration runs, high speed turns, and during steady steaming in the ahead and astern directions. The trials were conducted under favorable operating conditions, and the data are considered to be reliable. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1958
Accession Number
AD0615332

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  • Quentin R. Robinson

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Deceleration
  • Maneuvers
  • Motion
  • Steering

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).