Model is towed from top of dummy mast at position estimated to correspond with center of effort; mast is connected through universal joint, which transmits forces acting in horizontal plane on model to vertical shaft which is part of dynamometer equipment; at joint, shaft produces force equal to vertical component of wind force; horizontal forces are transmitted through universal joint by air bearings surrounding vertical shaft. Abstract of paper before Instn Naval Architects.
Yacht testing, Allan, Doust, ware
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 88 , n 16
1956
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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