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College of Engineering and Computer Science
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Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1986
Description
Laboratory experiments to provide a better understanding of the
dynamics of drifting life rafts were conducted in an outdoor, above ground
wave tank which measures 48 feet 10 inches in length, 23 feet 7 inches in
width and has a depth of 24 inches. Vessel models were subjected to fan
generated wind and waves created by a hinged wave paddle and their
leeway was recorded and analyzed. The models were found to move so that
wind and wave forces remained balanced. The life raft drag coefficients
found are of the same order of magnitude as those ascertained in the
numerical modelling of the same experiments.
dynamics of drifting life rafts were conducted in an outdoor, above ground
wave tank which measures 48 feet 10 inches in length, 23 feet 7 inches in
width and has a depth of 24 inches. Vessel models were subjected to fan
generated wind and waves created by a hinged wave paddle and their
leeway was recorded and analyzed. The models were found to move so that
wind and wave forces remained balanced. The life raft drag coefficients
found are of the same order of magnitude as those ascertained in the
numerical modelling of the same experiments.
Language
Type
Form
Extent
96 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
14347
Additional Information
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Thesis (M.S.E.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1986.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1986
Date Text
1986
Date Issued (EDTF)
1986
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FAU
FAU
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IID
FADT14347
Issuance
monographic
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: College of Engineering and Computer Science
Attributed name: Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Person Preferred Name
VELIOTIS, JOANNA.
Graduate College
Physical Description
96 p.
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Title Plain
LABORATORY SIMULATION OF LIFE RAFT DRIFT
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Origin Information
1986
monographic
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
Sub Location
Digital Library
Title
LABORATORY SIMULATION OF LIFE RAFT DRIFT
Other Title Info
LABORATORY SIMULATION OF LIFE RAFT DRIFT