THE LOW WATER PLANE MULTI-HULL SHIP PRINCIPLES, STATUS, AND PLANS FOR NAVAL DEVELOPMENT

The basic principles and values of the Low Water Plane (LWP) multi-hull concept are presented, i.e., its promise as a hull form to minimize motions and maximize speed in seaways. Current and recent research and development are described. Then a plan for developing the concept is laid out with an accompanying generic R&D program.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at AIAA/SNAME/USN Advanced Marine Vehicles Meeting, Annapolis, Maryland, July 17-19, 1972
• Corporate Authors:

  American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

  1290 Avenue of the Americas
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Leopold, R
  • Johnson, R S
  • Hadler, J B
  • Genalis, P
• Publication Date: 1972-7

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 20 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Multi hulled ships; Offshore platforms; Ship motion; Twin hulled ships
• Old TRIS Terms: Floating platforms
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00035187
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Report/Paper Numbers: 72-603
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 27 1972 12:00AM