An experimental evaluation was conducted of the towing characteristics of the EMPRESS II antenna barge. A 1/28 scale model of the EMPRESS II was towed in the DTNSRDC deep-water towing basin with measurements taken of tow- line tension and horizontal towline angle. The results indicate that the EMPRESS II can be satisfactorily towed from the bow with a bridle for either of two pulser configurations and for displacements corresponding to the 3- and 7-foot waterlines. (Author)
Calm Water Towing Stability Experiments of the EMPRESS II
1983
34 pages
Report
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English
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