It is noted that with introduction of Saturn space program which involves space vehicles of gigantic proportions (S-IC booster e.g. will be 138 ft long, of 33 ft diam and weigh 500,000 lb), water transportation became only feasible means of transferring large stages between geographically separated areas; this aspect is discussed with reference to requirements and water route; length of Clermont is 65 ft, beam 20 ft, molded depth 10 ft, and draft 7 ft; vessel is intended to handle cryogenic and stage barges and to serve as firefighting auxiliary; gas turbine-electric propulsion machinery is installed. (See also Shipbldg and Shipg Rec v 106 n 24 Dec 9 1965 p 793-6)


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    Titel :

    Clermont -- Gas turbine-powered tug handles space vehicles


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    Diesel Gas Engine Progress


    Erschienen in:

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1965


    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Print


    Sprache :

    Englisch


    Schlagwörter :



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