This paper describes the design, calibration and testing of an inexpensive, yet accurate two component dynamometer. The force balance was designed to measure drag and side forces, and to allow for pitch and heave motions. Testing of the dynamometer was carried out using a 1/6-scale model of the 5.5 meter sailing yacht Antiope. (Author)
Inexpensive Two-Component Force Balance for Towing Tanks and Flumes
1983
12 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Marine Engineering , Dynamometers , Drag , Loads(Forces) , Measurement , Ship models , Displacement , Transducers , Springs , Deflection , Accuracy , Calibration , Pitch(Motion) , Heaving , Towing tanks , Flumes , Side forces , Force balances , Component Reports
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