XR-3 Turn Performance While Towing.

Abstract

Results obtained on the XR-3 Testcraft verified the hypothesis that turn performance was not degraded while towing. This investigation was experimental in nature, with emphasis on turn performance with respect to tow loads and testcraft velocity. A variable thrust, V-hulled vessel was towed behind the XR-3 and turn rate, velocity, and load cell drag was recorded. Data is presented and compared for various turn rates, loads, and velocities. Recommendations are presented for further investigation. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA081543

Entities

People

  • Stewart Wayne Schreckengast

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Air Cushion Vehicles
  • Aircrafts
  • Boats
  • California
  • Cells
  • Data Acquisition
  • Ground Effect Machines
  • Hydrofoil Craft
  • Load Cells
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Ships
  • Surface Effect Ships
  • Transport Ships
  • United States
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Theoretical Analysis.