Wave Force Calculation During Ship Heave Motion

Resource Overview

A computational program for calculating wave forces during ship heave motion, featuring parameter customization and export capabilities.

Detailed Documentation

This program calculates wave forces acting on ships during heave motion. It employs hydrodynamic algorithms to help users accurately understand vessel behavior under various wave conditions, enabling better voyage planning and timing. The program incorporates fundamental ship parameters including hull length, width, height, and geometric configuration through customizable input modules. Users can adjust parameters based on actual measurement data to adapt the calculations to specific vessel characteristics and wave environments. The core computational engine utilizes potential flow theory or spectral analysis methods (depending on implementation) to simulate wave-structure interactions. Calculation results can be exported as Excel spreadsheets or PDF reports containing force-time histories, spectral analyses, and statistical summaries for further engineering analysis and research.