Hydrodynamic Design Requirements for the SANS Device.

Abstract

The hydrodynamic analysis of the Swimmer Acoustic Navigation System (SANS) device is presented. This analysis includes the design requirements necessary to achieve neutral buoyancy, static trim, and dynamic stability. Results of trim and ballast calculations are shown to be within 3 percent of the final measured values. The wing design necessary to achieve dynamic stability is shown to have a span of 7 inches, an area of 1.005 sq. ft., and an aspect ratio of 1.35. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0914341

Entities

People

  • D. E. Humphreys
  • D. W. Shepherd
  • K. W. Watkinson

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Navigation
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Buoyancy
  • Navigation
  • Ship Design

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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