Hullborne Hydrofoil Six-Degree of Freedom Motion Prediction Computer Program
Abstract
A description of a motion prediction computer program for a hullborne hydrofoil is presented. This program computes the six-degree-of-freedom (6DOF) hydrofoil craft motions for a craft advancing at a constant forward speed, less than the critical 'lift-off' speed, with arbitrary heading in regular waves. The structure of the program consists essentially of the already existing 'DTNSRDC Ship-Motion and Sea-Load Computer Program' modified to incorporate the foil and strut system of a hydrofoil craft. Presented in this report is a brief discussion of the mathematical model, input information pertaining to the hydrofoil and a discussion of the results. The Appendicies present a listing of the foil coefficients, data card format description for the original program, and a program listing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA044220
Entities
People
- David W Taylor
- E. E. Zarnick
- R. Stahl