Lectures:
Course Introduction
Review of Dynamical Systems
Part I: Tools for Seakeeping Anaylsis
Linear Time Invariant (LTI) systems analysis
Fourier Transform and LTI systems
Power spectral density
Short Term Statistics
Wave Spectra (lab #1)
Long Term Statistics
Part II: Seakeaping and Station Keeping
Forces on small structures
Forces on large sturctures-- McCamy & Fuchs theory
Linear Theory of wave forces and motions
Radiation and diffraction forces
Principles of seakeeping (lab #2)
Second order forces and moments (Added Resistance)
Part III: Flow Separation Forces
Drag and resistance of streamlines and bluff bodies
Vortex induced vibrations
Flow instabilites and galloping
Vortex induced forces and motions
Streamlined vehicles--hydrodynamic Center
Effects of fins on hydrodynamic center
Forces at large angle of attack
Equations of Motion
