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model basin

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model basin [′mäd·əl ′bās·ən]
(engineering)
A large basin or tank of water where scale models of ships can be tested. Also known as model tank; towing tank.


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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Traditionally, naval research and development has been initiated by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and conducted by such organizations as the Naval Research Laboratory, David Taylor Model Basin (now Carderock Division), and David Taylor Naval Machinery Research Laboratory (also now part of the Carderock Division).
With its proprietary and profound knowledge of hydrodynamics, gained through empirical experience as well as from model basin testing at the Berlin University and IMHEF Lausanne cavitation tunnels, Rolla can computer design propellers to maximum efficiency, extreme durability and exceptional smoothness.
CSC will provide Navy-oriented scientific and engineering services in support of the Carderock Division's Hydromechanics Directorate at the Navy's David Taylor Model Basin located outside of Washington, D.
 
 
 
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