Model and full scale work done during war in connection with defense against torpedo attack to be carried by slower ocean going merchant ships; development of most suitable form of net; design of kite for forward end and drogue for after end; measurements of resistance of defense and of loss of speed of towing vessel; effects of moderate rolling on towing efficiency of defense. (See also - discussion p 620-6)


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    Title :

    Model and full-scale towing tests in connection with net defence of ships


    Additional title:

    Instn Engrs Shipbldrs Scotland -- Trans


    Contributors:
    Hughes, G. (author)


    Publication date :

    1947


    Size :

    21 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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