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.
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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