Apparatus for Changing the Attack Angle of a Cavitator on a Supercavatating Underwater Research Model

Abstract

This patent application discloses an apparatus for changing the angle of attack of a cavitator on a supercavitating underwater research model. The apparatus has a nose assembly that has a pivotable cavitator tilt plate, an actuator member and a drive system engaged with the actuator member to drive the actuator member so as to tilt the cavitator tilt plate to a desired angle. Power components are remotely located and accessible to an operator so as to enable an operator to vary the angle of the cavitator tilt plate while the supercavitating underwater research model is underwater and in motion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 18, 2005
Accession Number
ADD020226

Entities

People

  • William H. Nedderman

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Marine Propulsion Engineering and Naval Architecture