Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Minn Kota - Thrust

[Kenneth Schulze <aquamari@cruzers.com>]

Hi Pat,
Let me see what I can pull together that will make it possible to to calculate
the thrust once given enough information about the motor.
Take care,
Ken Schulze

Captain Nemo wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kenneth Schulze" <aquamari@cruzers.com>
> To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 7:50 AM
> Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Minn Kota - Thrust
>
> Hi Ken,
>
> We both know you know more about this than I do.
>
> My understanding is that the equation "Force = Mass X Velocity" defines the
> momentum energy of a moving object; is that essentially correct?
>
> What I'd like to do is calculate how many pounds of "push" my motor and prop
> are generating; if it's not too complex, how do I go about determining that?
> What are the factors and variables used in the equation?
>
> The ultimate goal will be to use that calculated "thrust force" as part of
> another equation relating thrust to hull form and drag with the intent of
> computing potential speed.  Can do?
>
> Very best regards,
>
> Pat Regan
> vulcania@interpac.net