HYDRODYNAMIC DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF A SIZE 5 REINFORCED-PLASTIC MINESWEEPING FLOAT

Abstract

An 0 Type, Size 5, Reinforced-plastic Minesweeping Float was designed and fabricated at the David Taylor Model Basin. Tests were conducted in the circulating-water channel to determine the net buoyancy, lift, drag, and towing characteristics. Tests to verify towing characteristics were also made using a small boat in the Chesapeake Bay. After modifications to towpoint and control surfaces, the float towed in a stable manner over the speed range of 0 to 7 knots. It is concluded that a Size 5 Minesweeping Float fabricated from plastic will have satisfactory towing characteristics and will allow a substantial reduction in the handling weight.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1960
Accession Number
AD0650636

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  • Peter K. Spangler

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Center Of Gravity
  • Chesapeake Bay
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Diameters
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Hydrodynamic Characteristics
  • Load Cells
  • Measurement
  • Minesweeping
  • Model Basins
  • Quality Control
  • Ship Design
  • Ship Model Basins
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Trim Angle
  • Whip Antennas

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