USS EDENTON (ATS-1) Tactical and Maneuvering Trial Results

Abstract

This report contains the results of tactical trials conducted on USS EDENTON (ATS-1). The trials consisted of turning circles, acceleration, deceleration, spiral, swinging tests and astern controllability tests conducted at a displacement of 3,200 tons and 0 degrees trim angle. Measurements were made to determine tactical diameters, stopping distances, directional stability, controllability, and maneuvering characteristics. The results show EDENTON has normal turning characteristics, and the ship is directionally stable when operating at 11 knots. The bow thruster is effective in maneuvering the ship when operating at speeds from dead in the water to 6 knots.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0904368

Entities

People

  • Charles W. Tate Sr.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bow Thrusters
  • Controllable Pitch Propellers
  • Deceleration
  • Diameters
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Engines
  • Hulls (Marine)
  • Measurement
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Propellers
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Thrusters
  • Trim Angle
  • Turbines
  • Wind

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Marine Hydrodynamics

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers