THE MOTION OF A SPAR BUOY IN SWELL. PART 2

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Abstract:

Equations of motion are given below which take account of all the pressure forces with high accuracy, but completely neglect drag forces. The results of the previous simplified study of the vertical motion are confirmed the principal new result is the amount of the horizontal force and its torque.

Author(s):
Rudnick, Philip
Author Organization(s):
SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY LA JOLLA CA MARINE PHYSICAL LAB
Descriptive Note:
Internal Memo.,
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
MPL-U-21/60
Contract/Grant Number(s):
NONR221605
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*SPAR BUOYS, MOTION, PRESSURE, TORQUE, FORCE(MECHANICS), OCEAN WAVES, DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Marine Engineering
Report Date:
1960 Jul 07