Notes of the Design of Two Supercavitating Hydrofoils

Abstract

The general design method and some details are discussed for two supercavitating hydrofoil models, TAP-1 and TAP-2. Model design features include takeoff capability and spanwise twist distribution.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA030749

Entities

People

  • David W Taylor
  • Elwyn S. Baker

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aspect Ratio
  • Bending Moments
  • Bending Stress
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Cavitation
  • Coefficients
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Froude Number
  • Geometry
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Hydrofoils
  • Measurement
  • Moment Of Inertia
  • Stresses
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

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