Sea Trial Performance Evaluation of the Fathom Flexnose (trade name) Fairing
Abstract
An evaluation of a low-drag cable fairing was undertaken in response to the need for a towing capability at deep depths at high speed. The objective of the at-sea evaluation was to establish whether the Fathom Flexnose fairing would meet deep-depth at high-speed requirements. Observations made during the sea trial revealed severe towline skew angles until modifications were made to the towline. The modifications, which consisted of the addition of fairing support rings to the towline at short intervals, resulted in a reduction of skew angle to within operational requirements. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA111443
Entities
People
- David W Taylor
- Raymond P. Para