ON SHIP WAVE PATTERNS AND THEIR SPECTRA

The one-dimensional and two-dimensional spectra of a ship wave pattern have been derived. It is shown that the spectra have distinct signatures containing information on speed, direction, shape, size, and wave resistance of the ship. The speed and direction are readily determined but the relationship of the spectrum to other ship characteristics requires further investigation. Some examples of detailed wave patterns in the wake of a parabolic-sided ship have been computed.

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  Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

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  Jersey City, NJ  United States  07306-2907
• Authors:
  • Tuck, E O
  • Collins, S I
  • Wells, W H
• Publication Date: 1971-3

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 11-21
• Serial:
  • Journal of Ship Research
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
  • ISSN: 0022-4502
  • EISSN: 1542-0604
  • Serial URL: https://onepetro.org/jsr

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electromagnetic spectrum; Ship motion; Water waves; Wave resistance
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship wash
• Subject Areas: Design; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00015306
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 13 1973 12:00AM