Calm Water Resistance of a 1:25 Scale Model of the Armidale Class Patrol Boat

Abstract

DSTO has recently joined the International collaborative consortium FAST3.JIP with the aim to develop a numerical capability for the prediction and analysis of the resistance, seakeeping and seaway loads of high speed semi-planing hullforms. As part of this research program DSTO, in collaboration with DNPS, have undertaken a series of calm water resistance scaled model tests on the Armidale Class Patrol Boat, (ACPB). The data obtained from this model test program will be utilised to validate the numerical tools within the FAST3.JIP. Once fully validated these tools can be utilised to increase the understanding of any potential fuel saving strategies for the ACPB's and the through life structural management of the platform. The results will also be utilised to provide stern flap position advice to the Royal Australian Navy for minimisation of fuel consumption at various displacements and ship speeds. This report presents the data from the experimental test series.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA584204

Entities

People

  • John Mckillop
  • Terry Turner

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Resistance
  • Boats
  • Boundary Layer
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Displacement
  • Engineering
  • Froude Number
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Hulls (Marine)
  • Model Tests
  • Models
  • Naval Architecture
  • Navy
  • Resistance
  • Scale Models
  • Seakeeping

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  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).