A New Experimental Facility for the Performance Evaluation of Strut-Pod Waterjet Inlets at Cavitation Scaled Craft Speeds in Excess of 100 Knots.

Abstract

A new DTNSRDC waterjet inlet experimental facility capable of simulating cavitating conditions which exist on the waterjet inlets of high-speed dynamic-lift type craft is thoroughly described, Included is a detailed discussion of the design and calibration of a new six-component force and moment dynamometer. The primary purpose of this report is to serve as a reference manual for future users of the waterjet inlet testing facility by providing background information, and by demonstrating the measurement capabilities of the system. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA031746

Entities

People

  • David W Taylor
  • Stephen E. Callanen

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Engineers
  • Flow Rate
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Recording Systems
  • Research Facilities
  • Static Pressure
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Waterjet Propulsion

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Marine Hydrodynamics