The towing performance and stability of a buoy model having a NACA 4424 profile shape were experimentally investigated to explore the feasibility of developing a buoy to operate from submarines at higher speeds and deeper depths than were previously obtainable. Buoy parameters of tension, cable angle, pitch, roll and depth were measured for several towpoint locations, static depths, antenna conditions and stabilizer angles. Results indicate that a buoy with a NACA 4424 shape will perform satisfactorily at speeds up to 25 knots. (Author)
Experimental Hydromechanical Performance Evaluation of a Submarine Towed Communications Buoy Model
1976
32 pages
Report
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English
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