This report presents an evaluation of three proposed recovery systems for emergency stopping of air cushion vehicles during docking within LSD (Landing Ship Dock) craft. The results of a trade-off study indicate that a barricade net, coupled with energy absorbing wire rope is the optimum system for the scheduled amphibious assault craft program demonstration tests, as well as for advanced development. (Author)
Evaluation of Three Proposed Recovery Systems for the Amphibious Assault Landing Craft Program
1976
26 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aeronautics , Marine Engineering , Air cushion vehicles , Docking , Energy absorbers , Amphibious assault ships , Recovery , Landing craft , Stopping , Nets , Barriers , Wire rope , Arresting gear , Emergencies , High velocity , Compatibility , Trade off analyses , Amphibious transport docks , LSD(Landing ship docks) , Landing ship docks