Hydrodynamic Model Evaluation of a Series of Planing LVA Concepts

Abstract

The results of hydrodynamic model tests of a series of four hulls suitable for an LVA planing-hull concept are presented and analyzed. The performance, seakeeping and habitability characteristics are discussed, together with the effects of fitting bow flaps, chine flaps and transom flaps. The transom flap is shown to be an efficient method of trim control. Satisfactory performance is obtained without the use of chine flaps and the impact accelerations are well below the habitability criterion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA024407

Entities

People

  • P. W. Brown

Organizations

  • Stevens Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Base Lines
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Drag
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Friction
  • Hulls (Marine)
  • Leading Edges
  • Military Research
  • Model Tests
  • Motion Sickness
  • New Jersey
  • Scale Models
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Trailing Edges

Readers

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