| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/J50903/01 |
| Title: |
THE DETERMINATION OF THE MOTIONS AND HULL LOADING CHARACTERISTICS OF CATAMARANMS IN WAVES (MHV 9) |
| Principal Investigator: |
Wellicome, Dr J |
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| Department: |
Ship Science |
| Organisation: |
University of Southampton |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 January 1994 |
Ends: |
31 December 1995 |
Value (£): |
91,012
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Eng. Dynamics & Tribology |
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| Transport Systems and Vehicles |
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1. To determine experimentally the motions, accelerations, added resistance and hull loadings of a series of catamaran models travelling at higher Froude numbers in waves. 2. To explore the capabilities of using 3D, 2D and hybrid theoretical approaches to predict the characteristics of catamarans at higher Froude numbers in waves. Experimental work. (1) Manufacture of models, including the production of moulds from existing models. (2) Preliminary investigations into potential improvements in latest testing techniques for added resistance and the trial use of pressure transducers. (3) Investigations into model launch during a run. (4) Tank testing of models, including measurements of pitch, heave, added resistance, vertical accelerations and hull pressure.Theoretical work. Existing 3D and 2D theories will be applied to the motions characteristics of catamarans, and their application at higher Froude Numbers will be investigated. Sources of significant discrepancies will be identified and proposals made for suitable extensions to the theory capable of removing these discrepancies.
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http://www.soton.ac.uk |