Models of two types of high-speed surface craft were tested in Langley tank no. 1 to obtain rough-water data for an evaluation by the David Taylor .Model Basin of the relative merits of the designs. Time-history records were obtained of trim, rise, and normal acceleration at two points in the hulls for various speeds and two sizes of waves.


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    Title :

    Rough-Water Tests of Models of the Vosper and Plum Planing Boats


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1950-04-27


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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