Accession Number:

ADA026453

Title:

A Summary Report of Major Studies under the Program 'High-Speed Hydrofoil Struts and Foils'

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

DAVID W TAYLOR NAVAL SHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER BETHESDA MD

Personal Author(s):

• Wermter, Raymond
• Shen, Young T.

Report Date:

1975-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

40.0

Abstract:

A three-year program was undertaken to determine the feasibility of developing a strut-foil system for high-speed operation that would also perform satisfactorily at takeoff and moderate speeds. Following identification of possible risk areas and design problems, the major objectives and approaches were established. The evaluation included determination of representative hydrodynamic loads and a series of model tests in the areas of hydrodynamic efficiency, cavity stability, side force and ventilation envelop, and strut flutter.

Descriptors:

• *HYDROFOIL CRAFT
• *STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
• HIGH VELOCITY
• EFFICIENCY
• CAVITIES
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES
• MODEL TESTS
• NAVAL RESEARCH
• HYDRODYNAMICS
• STRUTS
• CAVITATION
• HYDROFOILS
• STABILITY
• SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE