Elements of the Drag of Underwater Bodies

Abstract

Elementary aspects of the drag of underwater bodies are reviewed. Shape and boundary-layer concepts are included. Optimization of shape is considered and drag reduction is discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA031995

Entities

People

  • David W Taylor
  • Paul S. Granville

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bodies Of Revolution
  • Boundary Layer
  • Compliant Walls
  • Control Surfaces
  • Drag Reduction
  • Equations
  • Fineness Ratio
  • Fluids
  • Fresh Water
  • Friction
  • Geometry
  • Laminar Boundary Layer
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Sea Water
  • Skin Friction
  • Turbulent Flow
  • Water