Accession Number:

AD0755759

Title:

Hydrodynamic Surface Selection for Optimum Performance in Planning Power Boat Applications.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 2 Jun 70-Oct 72,

Corporate Author:

HOBBS (ROBERT V) CORAL GABLES FLA

Personal Author(s):

• Hobbs,Robert W.

Report Date:

1972-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

30.0

Abstract:

The background and hydrodynamic considerations relating to the optimization of a planing surface are analyzed. A graphic approach is proposed and recommendations are given for collection of data necessary to make optimization practical.

Descriptors:

• *PLANING SURFACES
• *HULLS(MARINE)
• *HYDRODYNAMICS
• OPTIMIZATION
• HYDRODYNAMIC CONFIGURATIONS
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• BOATS
• NONLINEAR SYSTEMS
• INTERFACES
• CLASSIFICATION
• TRANSPORTATION
• RECREATION
• FIREBOATS
• HANDLING
• DEFORMATION

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE