The Interaction of Two Vessels in Close Proximity.
Abstract
Interaction effects examined in the NAVSHIPS-sponsored study concerned the relative heading and rudder angles required when one ship is approaching, running alongside, and pulling away from another ship. These effects are obtainable by measuring forces and moments during captive model investigations. More specifically, the study concerned two restrained models, one of which was positioned statically relative to the other. One model represented an aircraft carrier of the CVA-58 Class and the other, a fast combat support ship of the AOE-1 Class. The principal objective was to assess the interaction between these ships at various speeds and separations and thus determine the corresponding rudder and drift angles required to provide neutral forces and moments. Determination of drift angles has been neglected in earlier experimental work. It was included here because even though these values are thought to be relatively small, they could alter the amount of angle required of the rudder. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA034949
Entities
People
- David W Taylor
- Douglas E. Layne