SEAKEEPING TRIALS OF THE R/V CAPE HENLOPEN

Full scale trials were conducted on the R/V Cape Henlopen, a research vessel with an overall length of 120 ft (36.6 m) and maximum displacement of 165 tons (168 MTSW). Trials were conducted in a State 3 sea at various headings and speeds. Measurements were made of the seaway as well as craft motions and accelerations. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  David Taylor Naval Ship R&D Center

  Ship Performance Department
  Bethesda, MD  United States  20084
• Authors:
  • Kallio, J A
• Publication Date: 1977-7

Media Info

• Pagination: 45 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acceleration (Mechanics); Height; Ocean waves; Pitch (Dynamics); Prototype tests; Research ships; Rolling; Seakeeping; Seas; Ship motion; Soil stabilization; Testing; Tests
• Uncontrolled Terms: Attenuation
• Old TRIS Terms: Roll; Roll response; Sea states; Sea testing; Stabilization systems; Test and evaluation
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00169453
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: SPD-7444-1 Final Rpt.
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 14 1978 12:00AM