Turning and Maneuvering Characteristics of the WMEC as Represented by Model 5347.
Abstract
The results of spiral and turning maneuvers conducted with Model 5347, representing a proposed design of the USCG Medium Endurance Cutter (WMEC), indicate that the ship will be directionally stable at an ahead speed of 5 knots and will have excellent turning characteristics, whether appended with the 69.6 square foot (6.47 square metres) rudders (A) or the 50.0 square foot (4.65 square metres) rudders (B). At an approach speed of 15 knots and a rudder angle of 35 degrees, the ship will turn in 2.80 ship lengths when appended with the large rudders as compared to 3.53 ship lengths when appended with the small rudders. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA033256
Entities
People
- David W Taylor
- Grant A. Rosslignol