Tales From a Tank Test
Sep 08, 2020
2 minutes
By Bill Prince
omputer simulations have come a long way for naval architects in the past several years, but nothing can replace a traditional tank test when it comes to truly understanding a given hull design’s performance before the full-size vessel is built. On these occasions, a client and I will visit a dedicated tank test facility like the 315-foot-long pool at the Stevens Institute
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