Maneuverability of Torpedoes in the Horizontal Plane

Abstract

The equations of motion in the horizontal plane are studied for the case where the rudders of a torpedo are locked in either the port or starboard position, and secondly when held in the neutral position. For each case the equation of the resulting trajectory is found in terms of the known hydrodynamic coefficients. Effects of torpedo roll on the trajectory are also considered.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA137861

Entities

People

  • E. H. Van Leeuwen

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Australia
  • Chemistry
  • Coefficients
  • Department Of Defense
  • Differential Equations
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Maneuverability
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Models
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Security
  • Trajectories

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Marine Hydrodynamics