A study was made of the wind resistance of current merchant ships designs, based on available experimental results. Various methods of estimating wind resistance were evaluated. A proposed method which allows for natural wind gradients appears promising but needs more experimental data. A method based on current practice at the Naval Ship Research and Development Center is recommended for interim use. Model full-scale powering correlation studies were made using the recommended method. A change in the correlation allowance presently in use is discussed.


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    Title :

    Estimating the Wind Resistance of Cargo Ships and Ships and Tankers


    Contributors:
    C. J. Wilson (author) / R. F. Roddy (author)

    Publication date :

    1970


    Size :

    33 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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