Experimental studies for the steady and dynamic loads over a generic submarine hull form (SUBOFF) with various appendage configurations in submerged motion was investigated through scaled model tests in the High Speed Towing Tank facility at Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, India. Steady load measurements were performed for a range of angles of incidence in angle of attack (± 35°) and drift (0° to 35°) including control surface deflections (± 20°). Measurements for dynamic loads were performed in both vertical and horizontal plane of motion for oscillating frequencies ranging from 0.21 to 0.55 Hz. The studies were carried out for four different configurations of SUBOFF comprising of bare hull, bare hull with sail, bare hull with control fins and fully appended hull. The aim of the present study for the load measurements is to gather steady and dynamic force/moment data, estimate hydrodynamic coefficients, validate and extend such data over a wide range of operation scenarios experienced by a submarine including high angle of incidence. The particulars of the SUBOFF model, experimental facility and measurement technique, test results for load measurements and estimated hydrodynamic coefficients are highlighted in the paper. The measurements data generated from the above studies will greatly complement the current research on hydrodynamic load characteristics for submerged bodies both computationally and experimentally.
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