Motion Characteristics of NRL Platform (Fords) in Waves

摘要

The David Taylor Model Basin was requested to make a quantitative study of the motion characteristics of the NRL Alternate 1 Stable Platform Concept (FORDS). Tests were conducted in the Seakeeping Facility on a 1/40-scale model in regular and irregular waves. In general, the motions at the light draft were comparable in magnitude to those of a cargo-type ship of the same displacement. However, at the deep or operating draft, the motion of the platform was reduced considerably. (Author)