Maneuvering Performance of High Speed Ships and Catamarans.

Abstract

Dynamic course stability and turning performance of two naval ships, the DL-2 hull form and the ASR catamaran, are examined utilizing the Rotating-Arm Facility combined with a computer analysis. Based on test results of the DL-2 hull form and previous hydrodynamic data of various ship configurations, a computational procedure is developed to evaluate maneuvering performance of high-speed ships at the design stage from major hull parameters. Correlations between predictions and test results indicate the procedure can be effectively used as a design tool.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA011363

Entities

People

  • H. Eda

Organizations

  • Stevens Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Catamarans
  • Computers
  • Hulls (Marine)
  • Ships
  • Vehicles
  • Watercraft

Readers

  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Systems Analysis and Design