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ShipResistanceCalculator

Estimate a ships resistance and subsequently break power

1.0.0 Model version
TU Delft Developer organisation
Ship Hull Physical system
Yes Code available

Model Overview

ShipResistanceCalculator

Configurable calculator for modelling a ships resistance

Purpose

Primary: Estimate a ships resistance and subsequently break power

Secondary: Visualise impact of different resistance components

Technical Scope

System Behaviour / Function
Open water resistance, wind resistance
Software Requirements
Python 3
Model Components
ShipShapeBasic, ShipShapeExplorer, Holtrop and Mennen resistance, Andersens resistance
Model Inputs
Ship hull parameters, ship speed (knots), relative wind speed (m/s), wind direction (degrees)
Model Outputs
Calm water resistance, added resistance due to wind, total resistance

Model Characteristics

Created On
1748995200000