The Simulation of Vehicle Performance in Surf
Abstract
The study is part of an overall program on the interpretation of performance tests of amphibious vehicles in surf. By 'surf' is meant the zone near-shore wherein waves are actually breaking--that is, the zone where the analytical treatment of water waves is least tractable and, consequently, least satisfactory. By 'simulation' is meant the production of 'surf' in a tank facility and the operation of a model vehicle in this surf. The report is presented in two parts: Part One is a survey of available knowledge of surf, the implications for model simulation and a preliminary application to existing Davidson Laboratory facilities. Part Two is a presentation of results of initial experiments on model surf generation at the Davidson Laboratory.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0746190
Entities
People
- John Dalzell
Organizations
- Stevens Institute of Technology