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Accession Number:
AD0780860
Title:
Report on Water Channel Test of Buoyant Wheel Propulsion.
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Nov 73-Jun 74,
Corporate Author:
TRIDENT ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES INC ANNAPOLIS MD
Report Date:
1974-06-25
Pagination or Media Count:
31.0
Abstract:
The document presents results of tests of models of buoyant wheel devices in a water channel. The devices are being considered for propulsion for amphibious vehicles. Solid models of foam plastic are tested at various velocities, depths of immersion, and torque load values. Data is presented to permit calculations. Author
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE