EXPERIMENTAL AND THEORETICAL INVESTIGATION OF LARGE AMPLITUDE OSCILLATION FOIL PROPULSION SYSTEMS.

This report presents an analytical method for computing the forces and moments on a rigid foil of finite span undergoing large amplitude pitching, heaving, and surging oscillations. The influence of foil stall and the induced slipstream are included, experimental data obtained on a large amplitude oscillating foil propulsor are presented and compared with the theory. Performance predictions for an oscillating foil propulsor for use on a small, 15 knot, shallow-draft boat are also presented. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Hydronautics, Incorporated

  7210 Pindel School Road
  Laurel, MD  United States  20810
• Authors:
  • Scherer, J O
• Publication Date: 1968-5

Media Info

• Pagination: 147 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Hydrofoils; Pitch (Acoustics); Propulsion; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Oscillating foil propulsion
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00015128
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Defense Documentation Center
• Report/Paper Numbers: TR-662-1-F Tech Rpt
• Contract Numbers: DA-44-009-AMC-1759(T
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 13 1973 12:00AM