An assessment of naval hydromechanics science and technology / Committee for Naval Hydromechanics Science and Technology, Naval Studies Board, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Committee for Naval Hydromechanics Staff, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee for Naval Hydromechanics Science and Technology.

Series:

Compass series (Washington, D.C.)

The compass series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Naval research--United States.

Naval research.

Fluid mechanics--Research--United States.

Fluid mechanics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (74 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, c2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Department of the Navy maintains a vigorous science and technology (S&T) research program in those areas that are critically important to ensuring U.S. naval superiority in the maritime environment. A number of these areas depend largely on sustained Navy Department investments for their health, strength, and growth. One such area is naval hydromechanics, that is, the study of the hydrodynamic and hydroacoustic performance of Navy ships, submarines, underwater vehicles, and weapons. A fundamental understanding of naval hydromechanics provides direct benefits to naval warfighting capabilities through improvements in the speed, maneuverability, and stealth of naval platforms and weapons. An Assessment of Naval Hydromechanics Science and Technology is an assessment of S&T research in the area of naval hydromechanics. This report assesses the Navy's research effort in the area of hydromechanics, identifies non-Navy-sponsored research and development efforts that might facilitate progress in the area, and provides recommendations on how the scope of the Navy's research program should be focused to meet future objectives.

Contents:

Front Matter; Preface; Acknowledgment of Reviewers; Contents; Executive Summary; 1 Introduction; 2 Trends and Emphasis; 3 Technology Issues; 4 Infrastructure; 5 Integration with and Transition to Higher-Budget-Category Programs; 6 Findings and Recommendations; A Research Facilities and Equipment for Naval Hydromechanics Technology; B Meeting Agendas; C Committee Biographies; D Acronyms and Abbreviations

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9780309172073

0309172071

9780309516518

030951651X

OCLC:

697476369