Hydrodynamic modeling of towed buoyant submarine antenna's in multidirectional seas

A finite difference computer model is developed to simulate the exposure statistics of a radio frequency buoyant antenna as it is towed in a three-dimensional random seaway. The model allows the user to prescribe antenna properties (length, diameter, density, etc.), sea conditions (significant wave height, development of sea), tow angle, and tow speed. The model then simulates the antenna-sea interaction for the desired duration to collect statistics relating to antenna performance. The model provides design engineers with a tool to predict antenna performance trends, and to conduct design tradeoff studies. The floating antenna envisioned is for use by a submarine operating at modest speed and depth

Grantor dc:publisher

Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School

Year dc:date.issued

2000

Author dc:creator

• Geiger, Sam R.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10945/7710

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:calhoun.nps.edu:10945/7710