Directional Stability of the WYTM Ice Breaking Tugboat as Represented by Model 5336.

Abstract

The results of spiral maneuvers conducted with Model 5336, representing a preliminary design of the WYTM Ice Breaking Tugboat, indicate that the ship, when appended with a 61 or 73 square foot rudder, will be directionally stable at ahead speeds of 5 knots and above. The results further indicate that when appended with a 49 square foot rudder, the ship will only be marginally stable at a ship speed of 5 knots. Regardless of which of the three rudders is used, the neutral rudder angle will be between 0.6 and 1.0 degrees right.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA009811

Entities

People

  • Grant A. Rossignol

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Directional
  • Maneuvers
  • Military Operations

Readers

  • Marine Hydrodynamics