Accession Number:

AD1079221

Title:

Seakeeping Characteristics Of The Stretched SSP

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

DAVID TAYLOR RESEARCH CENTER BETHESDA MD BETHESDA United States

Personal Author(s):

• Gersten, Alvin

Report Date:

1981-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

114.0

Abstract:

Seakeeping experiments in calm water and regular and random waves have been conducted on a model representing a lengthened SSP KAIMALINO to evaluate its performance in severe seas. Several design modifications were examined such as large canards forward, replacement of the full-span aft stabilizer with large fins, and thick forward struts. The model was self-propelled, and incorporated manual control of speed and steering. Measurements were made of motions, accelerations and impact pressures. Significant values of measured variables and transfer functions are presented in this report. Impact induced accelerations are also given.

Descriptors:

• self propelled
• transfer functions
• measurement
• seakeeping
• steering
• pressure measurement
• boat and ship safety
• engineering
• swath ships
• ships

Subject Categories:

• Mechanics
• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE