HYDRODYNAMICS OF HIGH SPEED SHIPS

This report describes the development of a hull form, the experimental determination of trends of smooth water resistance, and the results of model tests in irregular long crested seas of a series of surface merchant ships in the speed range of 30 to 50 knots with displacements of 20,000 to 80,000 tons.

• Corporate Authors:

  Stevens Institute of Technology

  Davidson Laboratory, Castle Point Station
  Hoboken, NJ  United States  07030
• Authors:
  • Van Mater, P R
  • Zubaly, R B
  • Beys, P M
• Publication Date: 1961-10

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 64 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fluid resistance; High speed craft; Hulls; Ship motion; Ships
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship hulls
• Old TRIS Terms: Model testing
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00026417
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: 876
• Contract Numbers: MA-1809
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 2 1973 12:00AM