Torpedo drag reduction employing polymer ejection

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1965-03-17

1980-02-05

Brown, David H.

Ships

Torpedoes

114 67A, F42B 1900

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active

041866797

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for reducing torpedo drag in which polymer drag redug material is carried by the torpedo in concentrated form, ambient water is ingested and mixed with the concentrated polymer to produce a seawater-polymer solution of predetermined concentration, and the solution is ejected from the torpedo nose to be swept rearwardly in intimate contact with the exterior surface of the torpedo under torpedo forward motion.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3150625 (1964-09-01), Brooks
patent: 3196823 (1965-07-01), Thurston
patent: 3230919 (1966-01-01), Crawford

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