Hydrodynamics of High-Speed Marine Vehicles

This 2006 book discusses the three main categories of high-speed marine vehicles - vessels supported by submerged hulls, air cushions or foils.

Odd M. Faltinsen (Author)

9780521845687, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 9 January 2006

476 pages, 102 b/w illus. 1 map 42 tables
25.8 x 18.4 x 2.8 cm, 1 kg

'The book strikes a good compromise in presentation between two possible extremes: a purely descriptive narrative on the one hand, and a highly mathematical treatment on the other hand. This reviewer believes that the book will soon become a standard reference on the subject. While the book is definitely mathematical, there are also many clear and straightforward explanations of the physics which should be acceptable to most engineering students. The typography of the book is of a high standard.' Journal of Fluid Mechanics

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.

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. Manoeuvring
Appendix
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Mechanics of fluids [TGMF]