This report summarizes a study of several towed cargo barge systems. Cargo movement performance is determined for systems containing displacement, planing hull, hydrofoil and air cushion barges towed by displacement craft, air cushion craft or helicopters. The utility of these towed systems is assessed in amphibious and replenishment operations. (Author)
An Analysis of Amphibious Cargo Barge Systems
1971
145 pages
Report
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English
Marine Engineering , Aircraft , Barges , Helicopters , Cargo ships , Amphibious operations , Towed vehicles , Ground effect machines , Tugboats , Hydrofoil craft , Landing craft , Fuel consumption , Drag , Ship hulls , Handling , Weight , Reduction , Ship decks , Naval operations , Planing surfaces , Towed bodies , Air cushion vehicles , Acb(Air cushion barges) , Act(Air cushion tugs) , Air cushion tugs , Air cushion barges , Ch-46d aircraft , Ch-53d aircraft , Hlh(Heavy lift helicopters) , H-46 aircraft , H-53 aircraft , Lash(Lighter aboard ship) , Lightweight warping tugs , Lighter aboard ship , Lwt(Lightweight warping tugs) , Self propel
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