Course content

The course considers the three main categories of high-speed vessels, i.e.hull-supported, air-cushion supported and foil supported vessels. Hull-supported vessels are divided into semi-displacement and planing vessels. All hydrodynamic aspects are discussed. This means resistance, trim, wash, propulsion, seakeeping, hydrodynamic stability and maneuvering. Links to automatic control and structural mechanics are emphasized.

Learning outcome

- Knowledge about different types of high speed vehicles, their typical applications, and their hydrodynamic features.
- Sufficient physical insight to interpret theoretical and experimental investigations of hydrodynamic properties applied in design of high speed marine vehicles.
- To be able to do simple analyses and calculations of hydrodynamic properties of high speed marine vehicles.
- To master the concepts and terminology of high speed marine vehicles.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercises. Lectures are in English. Postponed/repeated exams may be oral. Examination papers will be given in English only. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

TMR4215 Sea Loads.

Course materials

Faltinsen, O.M., 2005, Hydrodynamics of High-Speed Marine Vehicles, Cambridge University Press.