Seakeeping Characteristics Of The Stretched SSP

Abstract

Seakeeping experiments in calm water and regular and random waves have been conducted on a model representing a lengthened SSP KAIMALINO to evaluate its performance in severe seas. Several design modifications were examined such as large canards forward, replacement of the full-span aft stabilizer with large fins, and thick forward struts. The model was self-propelled, and incorporated manual control of speed and steering. Measurements were made of motions, accelerations and impact pressures. Significant values of measured variables and transfer functions are presented in this report. Impact induced accelerations are also given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1981
Accession Number
AD1079221

Entities

People

  • Alvin Gersten

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buoyancy
  • Computers
  • Data Processing
  • Digital Data
  • Frequency
  • Impact Acceleration
  • Information Science
  • Measurement
  • Model Tests
  • Peak Values
  • Recording Systems
  • Repetition Rate
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Ships
  • Swath Ships
  • Tape Recording
  • Test Equipment

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Marine Hydrodynamics