GEOMETRICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FLAT-FACED BODIES OF REVOLUTION

Transition curves between flat faces and parallel middle bodies are developed as families of special polynomials termed "cubic" polnomials. The curves start and end with zero curvature to provide no discontinuities in curvature at the junction with the flat faces and the parallel middle bodies. Each "cubic" polynomial is a linear combination of independent polynomials controlled by adjustable parameters. Permissible ranges of the adjustable parameters are examined with respect to selected geometrical constraints such as inflection points.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

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  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Granville, P S
• Publication Date: 1973-10

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 166-169
• Serial:
  • Journal of Hydronautics
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bodies of revolution; Geometric configurations and shapes; Hulls
• Old TRIS Terms: Geometric forms; Hull configurations; Hull geometry
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050021
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Contract Numbers: N00014-68-A-0146, UR 109-01-03
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 14 1973 12:00AM