HYDRODYNAMIC DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF A SIZE 5G, MOD 0, REINFORCED-PLASTIC MINESWEEPING FLOAT,

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Abstract:

A size 5G, Mod 0, Reinforced-Plastic Minesweeping Float was designed and fabricated at the David Taylor Model Basin. Tests were conducted to determine the net buoyancy, lift, drag, and towing characteristics. The float was equipped with adjustable wings and tails and the best combination of wing and tail positions was determined. The float towed in a stable manner over the speed range of 0 to 10 knots. It is concluded that the plastic float will have satisfactory towing characteristics and will allow a substantial reduction in the handling weight over the steel float now in use by the Fleet. Author

Author(s):
Spangler, Peter K.
Author Organization(s):
DAVID TAYLOR MODEL BASIN WASHINGTON D C HYDROMECHANICS LAB
Pagination:
0021

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DTMB-1462
Project Number(s):
S-R007-03-04
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Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*HYDRODYNAMICS, *MINESWEEPERS, *FLOATS, TOWED BODIES, REINFORCED PLASTICS, MODEL TESTS, MODEL BASINS, BUOYANCY, VELOCITY, NAVAL RESEARCH
Field(s)/Group(s):
Laminates and Composite Materials, Marine Engineering, Fluid Mechanics
Report Date:
1960 Sep 01