Survey of Advanced Propulsion Systems for Surface Vehicles

Abstract

Future military needs in propulsion systems for surfaces vehicles are examined in order to provide guidance for Technology Base programs directed at improved engines, transmissions, thrusters and fuels. It is observed that there is a physical tendency for power-generating systems to grow heavier per horsepower as output increases. This trend runs counter to the requirements of more mobile vehicles which need more power for less weight. These effects are quantified and it is shown that the performance demands of many projected military surface vehicles severely restrict the propulsion system options that technology can provide.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA011848

Entities

People

  • Frederick R. Riddell

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Boats
  • Construction
  • Engineers
  • Heat Transfer
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Marine Transportation
  • Materials Processing
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Nuclear Power Plants
  • Nuclear Propulsion
  • Patrol Gunboat Hydrofoils
  • Propulsion System Components
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Thrusters
  • Turbines

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster