AERODYNAMIC RESPONSE OF HIGH-SPEED MONOHULLS

This report deals with the aerodynamic forces acting on high-speed monohulls. The results presented are based upon wind tunnel measurements, and they are intended to serve as guidelines when the need arises for estimating the aerodynamic forces acting on such hulls. Also presented is a slightly modified performance prediction method originally formulated by Savitsky, that enables the aerodynamic effects to be included in a simple manner. It is shown that their presence has a strong impact on the predicted running trim and total resistance at high speeds.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. Dept Naval Architecture, ISRN KTH/SKP/LA--91/3--SE, Aug 1991 [37 p, 11 ref, 36 fig]
• Authors:
  • Olander, A
• Publication Date: 1991

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamic lift; Aerodynamics; Drag; Pitch (Dynamics); Pitch (Dynamics); Planing hulls
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00701970
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM