Motions and Hull-Induced Bridging-Structure Loads for a Small Waterplane Area, Twin-Hulled, Attack Aircraft Carrier in Waves

Abstract

An experimental investigation was performed with a model in the maneuvering and sea-keeping facility at the Naval Ship Research and Development Center to determine the characteristics of a proposed small waterplane area, twin-hulled, attack aircraft carrier in waves. Motions of the model were measured, together with the forces and moments induced by the hulls on the cross structure spanning the two hulls. Experimental data were compiled in head, bow, beam, quartering, and following regular waves in addition to long-crested, irregular head and beam waves. Some powering measurements were also made in regular head waves.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1973
Accession Number
ADA460641

Entities

People

  • David M. Gerzina
  • Harry D. Jones

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircrafts
  • Attack Aircraft
  • Bending Moments
  • Birds
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Classification
  • Data Analysis
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Froude Number
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Security
  • Ship Models
  • Structural Loads
  • Transfer Functions

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  • Marine Hydrodynamics