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Seakeeping model test of oceanographic research submarine Alvin, April 1963

 Item — Container: Film Vault
Identifier: 30120005005

Scope and Contents

Film 253. 0:03 title card, "Seakeeping model test of Oceanographic research submarine Alvin. Test conducted at MIT ship model tank for WHOI, April 1963". 0:16 title card with linear and time scales. 0:31 title card "Part II, under tow at the speeds in sequence, 4, 6, and 8 knots. Model is ballasted for design WL". 0:40 title card listing towing conditions and sea conditions. Remainder of film includes title cards for each test, followed by the Alvin model moving through the water in the tank. 1:04 title card, "Calm sea, 1 point tow at WL, Speeds: 4, 6, and 8 knots". 2:30 title card, "Calm sea, 2 point tow at WL. Speeds: 4, 6, and 8 knots". 3:46 title card, "Calm sea, 2 point tow at CL. Speeds: 4, 6, and 8 knots". 5:05 title card, "Sea state 4, 1 point tow at WL. Speeds: 4, 6, and 8 knots". 6:27 title card, "Sea state 4, 2 point tow at WL. Speed: 4, 6, and 8 knots". 7:52 title card, "Sea state 4, 2 point tow at CL. Speed: 4, 6, and 8 knots". 9:12 title card, "Sea state 4, Stern tow at CL. Speed 4 knots". 9:44 title card, "Reg sea 0.29 C/S. 1 point tow at WL. Speeds: 4, 6, and 8 knots". 11:03 title card, "Reg sea 0.29 C/S. 2 point tow at WL. Speeds: 4, 6, and 8 knots". 12:18 title card, "Reg sea 0.29 C/S. 2 point tow at CL. Speeds: 4, 6, and 8 knots". 13:37 title card, "Stern, Sea state 4, 1 point tow at WL. Speeds: 4, 6, and 8 knots". 14:59 title card, "Stern, Sea state 4, 2 point tow at WL. Speeds: 4, 6, and 8 knots". 16:20 title card, "Stern, Sea state 4, 2 point tow at CL. Speeds: 4, 6, and 8 knots". 17:40 title card, "Stern, Sea state 4, Stern tow at CL. Speeds: 4 and 8 knots". 18:33 title card, "Stern, Reg sea 0.29 C/S. 1 point tow at WL. Speed: 4, 6, and 8 knots". 19:54 title card, "Stern, Reg sea 0.29 C/S. 2 point tow at WL. Speed: 4, 6, and 8 knots". 21:16 title card, "Stern, Reg sea 0.29 C/S. 2 point tow at CL. Speeds: 4, 6, and 8 knots". Runtime 22 minutes 37 seconds

Dates

  • Creation: April 1963

Conditions Governing Access

Original recordings are restricted for preservation reasons. Contact Institution Archivist for access options at dla@whoi.edu.

Extent

From the Record Group: 1000 Linear Feet

Language

From the Record Group: English