Oblique water entry of a three dimensional body

ABSTRACT: The problem of the oblique water entry of a three dimensional body is considered. Wagner theory is the theoretical framework. Applications are discussed for an elliptic paraboloid entering an initially flat free surface. A dedicated experimental campaign yields a data base for comparisons....

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Main Author: Scolan Yves-Marie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-12-01
Series:International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092678216302801