S-CUBED SEMISUBMERGED SHIP CONCEPT AND EXPERIMENTAL HYDRODYNAMIC COEFFICIENTS

Results of a series of towing tank tests conducted on 5-ft models are presented and analyzed. The models were tested in calm water, and also in head and following seas. Tests included measurements of five components of force and moment. The draft, angles of attack and yaw, and model speed were varied. The results indicate that the S-cubed is inherently stable, has low drag, and that an automatic control system could provide a nearly level ride in high sea states.

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  American Society of Naval Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Lang, T G
• Publication Date: 1972-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 33-41
• Serial:
  • Naval Engineers Journal
  • Volume: 84
  • Issue Number: 2
  • ISSN: 0028-1425

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Semisubmersibles; Ship motion; Submersibles
• Old TRIS Terms: Course stability; Design process; Model testing
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Materials; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00044107
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 11 1973 12:00AM