Hydrodynamics: Wavemaking resistance

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Wave making resistance refers to the resistance encountered by a body moving through water, primarily due to the pressure distribution created by waves at the free surface. This phenomenon is crucial in naval architecture and hydrodynamics, affecting the design and efficiency of marine vessels. Understanding the pressure distribution around a hull can lead to improved performance and reduced fuel consumption in shipbuilding.

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  • Basic principles of hydrodynamics
  • Understanding of pressure distribution in fluid mechanics
  • Familiarity with naval architecture concepts
  • Knowledge of wave dynamics and their effects on submerged bodies
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Naval architects, marine engineers, and students in hydrodynamics seeking to enhance their understanding of wave making resistance and its implications for ship design and performance.

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Can somebody describe wave making resistance in terms of pressure distribution on a body (near or at a free surface)?

Cheers, Simon
 
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Wrong subforum?
 
Or there just aren't many shipbuilders here. I know what it is but that is about it.
 

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