WAVESTRIDER Hullform Evaluation

Abstract

The WAVESTRIDER concept was proposed by Ketron, Inc. as an over-the-horizon transporter of Marine Corps' tracked amphibian vehicles. DTRC was requested to assess the validity of the WAVESTRIDER technology, the maturity of the WAVESTRIDER design process and the compatibility of the WAVESTRIDER concept with amphibious assault assets and practices. From analyses, model tests, and at-sea trials, the conclusion of the Navy's evaluation is that the WAVESTRIDER concept is basically flawed. Keywords: Transport ships; Hydrofoils/Planing hulls.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA220947

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Boats
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Geometry
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Marine Transportation
  • Model Tests
  • Navy
  • Planing Surfaces
  • Ships
  • Standards
  • Surface Effect Ships
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transport Ships
  • Turbines

Readers

  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.