Accession Number:

ADA021132

Title:

Design and Evaluation of a Towed AC Magnetic Source Vehicle

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

DAVID W TAYLOR NAVAL SHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER BETHESDA MD SHIP PERFORMANCE DEPT

Personal Author(s):

• Sieber, Charles W.

Report Date:

1975-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

12.0

Abstract:

An economical towed vehicle to provide a stable platform for an AC magnetic source at a speed of 4 knots and depth of 300 feet is designed and evaluated in at-sea experiments. The vehicle towed satisfactorily over the designed speed range and achieved the design objective.

Descriptors:

• *TOWED VEHICLES
• *UNDERWATER VEHICLES
• TOWING
• TOWING CABLES
• ASPECT RATIO
• MAGNETIC DEVICES
• ELECTRIC COILS

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE