This paper discusses the rationale and the Navy approach to obtain smooth hull coatings system for reducing ship drag. It reviews some of the more critical coatings developments augmented in some cases by underwater hull maintenance techniques which when combined into a systems approach can offer substantial gains in ship performance enhancement. The role of microfouling (slims) as it may affect drag is presented. The paper concludes with some predictions for trends in coatings development for the future. (Wassmann)


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    Title :

    Coatings - the promise and the challenge for enhanced naval ship performance


    Additional title:

    Beschichtungen - Erwartung und Herausforderung bei erhoehter Leistungsfaehigkeit der Marineschiffe


    Contributors:
    Preiser, H.S. (author) / Rodgers, D. (author)


    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    11 Seiten, 1 Tabelle, 32 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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