The drag on a sonar transducer is to be predicted, based on wind tunnel test data. The prototype, a 1 ft diameter sphere, is to be towed at 5 knots (nautical miles per hour) in seawater at 20°C. The model is 6 in. in diameter. Determine the required test speed in air at 20°C.
The drag on a sonar transducer is to be predicted, based on wind tunnel test data. The prototype, a 1 ft diameter sphere, is to be towed at 5 knots (nautical miles per hour) in seawater at 20°C. The model is 6 in. in diameter. Determine the required test speed in air at 20°C.
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![**Predicting Drag on a Sonar Transducer Using Wind Tunnel Test Data**
**Objective:**
This exercise involves predicting the drag on a sonar transducer based on data obtained from wind tunnel testing.
**Experiment Details:**
- **Prototype Specifications:**
- Shape: Sphere
- Diameter: 1 ft
- Towing Speed: 5 knots (nautical miles per hour)
- Environment: Seawater at 20°C
- **Model Specifications:**
- Diameter: 6 inches
**Tasks:**
1. **Determine Required Test Speed:**
- Calculate the necessary test speed in air at 20°C for accurate drag prediction.
2. **Estimate Prototype Drag:**
- Given Data: Drag on the model under test conditions is 5.58 lbf.
- Use the provided model drag data to estimate the drag on the full-scale prototype.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F704e4f48-aa8b-4c89-846b-e3a31036e601%2F2b8638a3-6180-46f7-8df2-6420bb5b7ada%2Fjcz4dp5_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Predicting Drag on a Sonar Transducer Using Wind Tunnel Test Data**
**Objective:**
This exercise involves predicting the drag on a sonar transducer based on data obtained from wind tunnel testing.
**Experiment Details:**
- **Prototype Specifications:**
- Shape: Sphere
- Diameter: 1 ft
- Towing Speed: 5 knots (nautical miles per hour)
- Environment: Seawater at 20°C
- **Model Specifications:**
- Diameter: 6 inches
**Tasks:**
1. **Determine Required Test Speed:**
- Calculate the necessary test speed in air at 20°C for accurate drag prediction.
2. **Estimate Prototype Drag:**
- Given Data: Drag on the model under test conditions is 5.58 lbf.
- Use the provided model drag data to estimate the drag on the full-scale prototype.
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