COMPARATIVE RESISTANCE TESTS WITH ATTC STANDARD MODEL,

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Abstract:

A program of comparative resistance tests involving the use of a standard model was established. The report presents the basic considerations underlying the program, a description of the ATTC Standard Model, and comparisons of the results of resistance tests made by three of the participating towing tanks. The test techniques, instrumentation, and facilities used for the program are described by the individual organizations in the appendixes. Author

Author(s):
Gertler, M. ; Hancock, C. H.
Author Organization(s):
DAVID TAYLOR MODEL BASIN WASHINGTON D C
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in cooperation with Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Va. Presented at the General Meeting of the American Towing Tank Conference, California Univ., Berkeley, 31 August-2 September 1959.
Pagination:
0057

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DTMB-1357
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*DRAG, TEST METHODS), (*SHIP MODELS, DRAG), TEST FACILITIES, INSTRUMENTATION, MODEL TESTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Marine Engineering, Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
Report Date:
1959 Jul 01