Experiments of Two Single-Strut Hydrofoils.

Abstract

Towing tank experiments were conducted with a number of strut-mounted hydrofoil configurations to determine possible methods of increasing hydrofoil lift-to-drag ratios (L/D) and reducing lift at high speeds to those equivalent values at lower hydrofoil takeoff speeds. Methods used included ventilation, varying aspect ratio, and the addition of foil end plates, spoilers, and flaps.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA002979

Entities

People

  • Henry D. Holling

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aspect Ratio
  • Hydrofoils
  • Shape
  • Ventilation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Marine Propulsion Engineering and Naval Architecture