MODEL TESTS--A POWERFUL DESIGN TOOL IN SES DEVELOPMENT

This paper presents guidelines for model tests that should be carried out when developing a new surface effect ship (SES) concept. Suggestions are based on experience gathered from projects at SSPA Maritime Consulting (Sweden). Model test methods for investigating power demand, resistance, seakeeping performance, and stability--in both rough and calm water--are discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Conference paper
• Authors:
  • Ronnquist, L
• Conference:
  • International High-Speed Surface Craft Conference, 6th
  • Location: London, England
  • Date: 1988-1-14 to 1988-1-15
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 20p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Energy consumption; Performance evaluations; Prototype tests; Recommendations; Seakeeping; Ships; Stability (Mechanics); Surface effect ships; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Model tests; Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Power requirements; Resistance
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Marine Transportation; Research; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00658312
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM