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Record Nr.

UNINA9911006653803321

Autore

Faltinsen O. M (Odd Magnus), <1944->

Titolo

Hydrodynamics of high-speed marine vehicles / / Odd M. Faltinsen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge ; ; New York, : Cambridge University Press, 2005

ISBN

1-107-15217-8

1-107-38608-X

1-139-00709-2

0-511-20145-1

1-280-91756-3

9786610917563

0-511-29696-7

0-511-13613-7

0-511-13723-0

0-511-54606-8

0-511-13506-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xix, 454 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Disciplina

623.8/1231

Soggetti

Motorboats

Ships - Hydrodynamics

Hydrodynamics

Hydrofoil boats

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 437-449) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; List of symbols; 1 Introduction; 2 Resistance and Propulsion; 3 Waves; 4 Wave Resistance and Wash; 5 Surface Effect Ships; 6 Hydrofoil Vessels and Foil Theory; 7 Semi-displacement Vessels; 8 Slamming, Whipping, and Springing; 9 Planing Vessels; 10 Maneuvering; Appendix: Units of Measurement and Physical Constants; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Hydrodynamics of High-Speed Marine Vehicles, first published in 2006, discusses the three main categories of high-speed marine vehicles - vessels supported by submerged hulls, air cushions or foils. The wave



environment, resistance, propulsion, seakeeping, sea loads and manoeuvring are extensively covered based on rational and simplified methods. Links to automatic control and structural mechanics are emphasized. A detailed description of waterjet propulsion is given and the effect of water depth on wash, resistance, sinkage and trim is discussed. Chapter topics include resistance and wash; slamming; air cushion-supported vessels, including a detailed discussion of wave-excited resonant oscillations in air cushion; and hydrofoil vessels. The book contains numerous illustrations, examples and exercises.