WAVEMAKING RESISTANCE OF A GROUP OF SUBMERGED SPHERES
The hydrodynamic problem associated with a group of submerged spheres moving with the same constant speed (or stationary spheres in a uniform current) is analyzed based on the linearized velocity potential theory. There is no restriction on the submergences and radii of the spheres, or on distances between the spheres. The solution is obtained by using the multipole expansion method. The results are obtained for resistance, lifts, and attraction forces between the spheres. The horizontal forces are also compared with the far-field equations derived in this paper and excellent agreement has been found.
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Supplemental Notes:
- J Ship Res, v 40 n 1, March 1996, p 1 [10 p, 24 ref, 6 fig]
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Authors:
- Wu, G X
- Publication Date: 1996
Language
- English
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Spheres; Wave resistance
- Old TRIS Terms: Submerged bodies
- Subject Areas: Marine Transportation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00727980
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Nov 4 1996 12:00AM