SHIP-MODEL INVESTIGATION FOR RESTRICTED NAVIGATIONS

High speed economic operation of inland water craft propelled by conventional screw propellers may be defeated by the very high resistance encountered by operation in restricted width waterways, such as canals. This article describes research work that is presently being done in the area of channel flow characteristics. A description is given of the construction of the model tank and its associated equipment, such a measuring devices, and the propulsion systems that were used in the testing is also described. The results of the tests that were conducted are also included in the presentation.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Engineering, Chemical and Marine Press, Limited

  33-39 Bowling Green Lane
  London EC1P 1AH,   England 
• Authors:
  • SCHOFIELD, R B
  • Frodsham, R D
• Publication Date: 1973-2

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 78-82
• Serial:
  • ENGINEERING
  • Volume: 218
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: GILLARD WELCH LIMITED
  • ISSN: 0013-7782

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Canal operations; Canals; Channel flow; Inland waterways; Maneuvering; Marine transit; Ship pilotage
• Old TRIS Terms: Inland waterways navigation; Model testing; Narrow channel flow; Restricted water operation
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00043971
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: United States Merchant Marine Academy
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 4 1978 12:00AM