Calm Water Towing Stability Experiments of the EMPRESS II.
Abstract
An experimental evaluation was conducted of the towing characteristics of the EMPRESS II antenna barge. A 1/28 scale model of the EMPRESS II was towed in the DTNSRDC deep-water towing basin with measurements taken of tow- line tension and horizontal towline angle. The results indicate that the EMPRESS II can be satisfactorily towed from the bow with a bridle for either of two pulser configurations and for displacements corresponding to the 3- and 7-foot waterlines. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA135653
Entities
People
- David W Taylor
- R. P. Para