A method for scaling the heave motion equations of the C.A.B. 6-D.O.F. loads and motion program from model to full-size craft
By: by Alex Gerba and George J. Thaler
Contributors: Thaler, George J. (George Julius), 1918-; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1977
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 42
Subjects: Mathematical models; Hydrofoil boats; Ground-effect machines; Ground-cushion phenomenon
Description: A method has been developed for predicting the full-scale performance of the heave motion characteristics of the C.A.B. Surface Effect Ship under certain operating conditions.  A simplified heave-only model is used to demonstrate the procedure of scaling model dimensions to full-sized craft and is validated using the 6-D.O.F. Loads and Motion Program for the 100-B craft.  The result of scaling the heave-only model to a 3 K ton craft is also presented. (Author)
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: Naval Sea Systems Command (PMS-304)"--Cover.

"December 1977"--Cover.

"NPS-62-77-002"--Cover.

"Progress report for period ending September 1977."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 33)

Technical report; 1977.