FY 73 Hydraulic ram studies
By: [by] A.E. Fuhs, R.E. Ball, and H.L. Power
Contributors: Ball, Robert E.; Power, Howard Leon; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1974
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 78
Subjects: Hydraulic rams; Fuel tanks; Combat survivability; Military Airplanes; Airplanes; Design and construction
Description: A report is made on the progress of FY 73 hydraulic ram studies. Preliminary analytical and experimental studies of the shock and cavity phases of hydraulic ram have been made to add to basic understanding of the fluid-structural interactions. The work should contribute to the understanding of the hydraulic ram phenomenon and provide useful information for designing survivable fuel tanks in aircraft. (Author)
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California 93555 and Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433"--Cover.

"February 1974"--Cover.

"NPS-57Fu74021"--Cover.

"Final report for period 1 July 1972 - 30 June 1973."

Author(s) subject terms: Aircraft survivability, aircraft vulnerability, fuel cells, hydraulic ram.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 75)

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; February 1, 1974.