Integrated Bow Waterjet for Amphibious Vehicles.

Abstract

Experiments were conducted with a scale model of an amphibious vehicle towed in calm water. Pressure distribution along the submerged bow and hull bottom was determined for a range of vehicle speed. A waterjet system with a bow intake and an axial flow impeller were then installed. The effect of the waterjet on bottom pressure distribution and height of bow wave were determined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA140392

Entities

People

  • E. Numata

Organizations

  • Stevens Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibious Vehicles
  • Axial Flow
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Flow
  • Impellers
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Models
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Gages
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Scale Models
  • Vehicles
  • Water Jets
  • Waterjet Propulsion

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