Extension of the Bales Seakeeping Rank Factor Concept.

Abstract

An additional term for the equation used to predict the Bales seakeeping rank factor R is described. This new term incorporates the effect of displacement, thus extending the usefulness of the predictor equation. Discussion and example applications of the new equation are given. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA134775

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  • D. A. Walden

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms

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  • Classification
  • Computations
  • Destroyers
  • Displacement
  • Engineering
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  • Equations
  • Hulls (Marine)
  • Hydromechanics
  • Marine Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Naval Architecture
  • Seakeeping
  • Ship Design
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  • Ships
  • Standards

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