XR-3 surface effects ship test craft: a mathematical model and simulation program with verification
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Leo, Don G.
Boncal, Richard
Date
1973-12Advisor
Gerba, Alex Jr.
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The digital computer simulation of the six degrees of
freedom equations of motion for the XR-3 captive air bubble
testcraft is presented. The origin of this computer program
is the SES Loads and Motion Program developed by Oceanics Inc
for the Bell 100 ton (100B) surface effect ship. Modifications
and procedures used in the revision of the subroutines
to convert the L & M Program from the 100B model to
the XR-3 model is documented. Measurement data from XR-3
test runs are used to verify the model for steady-state
operating conditions in calm water. Computer output for
turn maneuvers in calm waters and for regular sea conditions
are included.