THE ROYAL INSTITUTION OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS 6 DEGREE OF FREEDOM CFD APPLIED TO THE DESIGN OF HIGH PERFORMANCE RACING YACHTS R Schutt, R Azcueta, N Rousselon

摘要

This paper presents the application of multi-degree of freedom Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to high performance racing yacht design. It aims to demonstrate that simulations are a preferred alternative to tank testing when assessing overall boat performance. The methodology is based on experience gathered over the last 10 years of designing high end racing boats, especially in America's Cup and Volvo Ocean Race campaigns. As was done with auto racing and the automotive industry, CFD technology can be successfully transferred from race boats to general industry.