Elements of the drag of underwater bodies
Abstract
Elementary aspects of the drag of underwater bodies are reviewed. Shape and boundary-layer concepts are included. Optimization of shape is considered and drag reduction is discussed.
- Publication:
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Final Report Naval Ship Research and Development Center
- Pub Date:
- June 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976nsrd.rept.....G
- Keywords:
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- Drag Reduction;
- Structural Design Criteria;
- Underwater Vehicles;
- Hydrodynamics;
- Skin Friction;
- Submarines;
- Turbulent Boundary Layer;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer