DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF HYDROFOIL CATAMARANS IN NORWAY

The design of 2 hydrofoil catamarans began in Norway in 1988. This paper describes the design and development of the vessels which have fully submerged foils. The advantages of using catamaran hulls and the principles behind the automatic flight control system are explained. Propulsive performance, seakeeping, operability and safety of the prototypes is discussed. Results from trials are presented and plans for the next generation are discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Fast '93, 2nd Intl Conf on Fast Sea Transportation; 13-16 Dec 1993; Yokohama, Japan. Sponsored by Min Transport, Japan & Sasakawa Foundation. Procs. Pubs by Soc Naval Architects of Japan, 1993, ISBN 4-930966-00-0. Vol 1, p 83 [17 p, 2 ref, 12 fig]
• Authors:
  • Minsaas, K J
• Publication Date: 1993

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Catamarans; Hydrofoil boats; Ships; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Hydrofoil craft
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00709451
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM