Test and Evaluation of the Bell-Halter 110-Foot Surface Effect Ship Demonstration Craft

Abstract

A technical test and evaluation of the Bell-Halter 110-Foot Surface Effect Ship (SES) demonstration craft was performed during an intensive 30-day test period in the Norfolk, Virginia area. Comparative seaworthiness and towing tests were performed with an 82-foot USCG WPB. Other major test categories yielded speed, range, fuel consumption, directional stability, turning, acceleration, and noise characteristics. Limited maintainability and reliability information was compiled and manning and human factors considerations were studied. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA096474

Entities

People

  • Peter K. Spangler

Organizations

  • Naval Sea Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boats
  • Data Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Load Cells
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Maneuvers
  • Measurement
  • Payload
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Reliability
  • Ride Quality
  • Safety
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.