Accession Number:

AD0645667

Title:

HYDRODYNAMICS MANUAL

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVAL AIR TEST CENTER PATUXENT RIVER MD

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1958-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

175.0

Abstract:

Contents Current seaplane designs, Seaplane types, Symbols and definitions, Seaplane motions, Hydrostatic forces displacement range, Dynamic forces planing range, The hydrodynamic force, Testing facilities, Test schedules, Correlation to full scale, Programming, Water maneuvering, Spray characteristics, Longitudinal stability during take-off, Longitudinal stability during landing, Longitudinal control, Directional stability and control, Lateral stability and control, Take-off performance, Hydro-skis and hydro-foils, Rough water and sea worthiness, Instrumentation, Seaplane thrust stand, Seaplane handling.

Descriptors:

• *HYDRODYNAMICS
• DRAG
• FLIGHT TESTING
• LIFT
• MANEUVERABILITY
• MODEL TESTS
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• SEAPLANES
• STABILITY

Subject Categories:

• Aircraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE