NET OUTPUT IN TOWING
This article deals with the factors that affect the pulling power of tugboats. Some of these factors: are cable length and tension; the 'wash-effect'; tugboat propulsive power, course and speed; and hydrodynamic forces acting on the tugboat and the object in tow.
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Availability:
- Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/0036603X
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Supplemental Notes:
- Journal article
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Authors:
- Muller, E
- Publication Date: 1988-8
Language
- German
Media Info
- Pagination: 2 p.
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Serial:
- Schiff und Hafen
- Volume: 40
- Issue Number: No.8
- ISSN: 0036-603X
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Cables; Hydrodynamic pressure; Towing devices; Tug ship interaction; Tugboats
- Old TRIS Terms: Hydrodynamic forces; Towing cables; Tug forces
- Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00655864
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM