Which towing tank do you use?

Discussion in 'Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics' started by cmckesson, Dec 1, 2014.

  1. cmckesson
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    cmckesson Naval Architect

    I am interested in learning where the designers here have been going for tank testing. In my career I know the big tanks - David Taylor, SSPA, Marintek - but there is an entire world of smaller tanks that I am not familiar with.

    What tanks have you used?

    Thanks...Chris McKesson
     
    cmckesson, Dec 1, 2014
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