System and Method for Estimating Performance of a Closed Cycle Thermal Propulsion System
Abstract
The present invent ion permits determination of steady-state off-design performance characteristics of a vehicle, such as a torpedo, powered by a closed cycle thermal propulsion system. The method may be utilized to determine propellant consumption for a torpedo resulting from various off-design kinematic maneuvers. Total run time may be calculated in response to a plurality of torpedo speed changes and/or torpedo configurations of variable torpedo length or torpedo diameter. The present invention may be,utilized to define weapon design options for existing or future underwater weapons with mission requirements different from those for which the weapons were originally designed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 19, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADD020130
Entities
People
- William A. Girouard
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy