Application of VAX/VMS graphics for solving preliminary ship design problems

• Main Author: McGowan, Gerald K.
• Other Authors: Papoulias, Fotis A.
• Language: en_US
• Published: Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School 2013
• Subjects: VAX/VMS graphics; VAX/VMS programming; preliminary ship design; static stability; hydrodynamic coefficients; ship design
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10945/27529

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited === The VAX/VMS UIS graphics library routines were used in the creation of a menu driven, interactive program which solves basic preliminary ship design problems. The program uses a menu with active mouse and keyboard to select options, enter data, and control program execution. At present, the program solves transverse and longitudinal static stability problems and predicts the effects of shifting weight in three planes. It also calculates the hydrodynamic derivatives for maneuvering performance and predicts the turning circle characteristics of the ship. Provisions for a hardcopy, detailed report are also included. Space has been allocated to include future program modules or user supplied programs.