Hydrodynamic Stability and Towing Analysis of the MAGGIE II Vehicle.

Abstract

An analysis of the hydrodynamic characteristics and stability of the MAGGIE II towed vehicle system has been performed. The vehicle's hydrodynamic coefficients and mass properties were determined from its geometry. The tail surfaces were sized to provide the required stability; the effects of tail size variations are presented as root locus plots. The vehicle's motions resulting from a heaving motion of the towing vessel have been predicted.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA121812

Entities

People

  • J. W. Crane

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afterbodies
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Control Surfaces
  • Frequency
  • Geometry
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Steady State
  • Surfaces
  • Three Dimensional
  • Towed Bodies
  • Towed Vehicles
  • Transfer Functions
  • Two Dimensional
  • Underwater Vehicles

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  • Marine Hydrodynamics