MODEL TEST FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM OF A FULLY- SUBMERGED HYDROFOIL CATAMARAN, THE "RAINBOW"

Based on the results of the design concept for the control system of a fully submerged catamaran, the authors planned and carried out the following model tests to obtain the necessary data for the detailed design of the system: (1) A test using a small radio-controlled model manufactured on the basis of the design concept of the actual craft to study the basic requirements of the control system. (2) Take-off and landing simulations by controlling a larger model in the towing tank, together with the measurement of resistance in hull-borne and foil-borne conditions. The results of these model tests were reflected in the design of the control system for the "Rainbow" and the vessel could take-off successfully in her sea trial.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • J Soc Nav Arch West Japan, n 87, March 1994, p 155 [14 p, 6 ref, 1 tab, 19 fig]
• Authors:
  • Kitajima, Y
  • Toki, N
• Publication Date: 1994

Language

• Japanese

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Catamarans; Control systems
• Uncontrolled Terms: Model tests
• Old TRIS Terms: Resistance
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00707945
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM