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Lec #TopicsKey Dates
1Introduction to Course

Review of Dynamical Systems
I. Tools for Seakeeping Analysis
2Dynamical Systems and Ship Motions

Review of Complex Numbers
3Tools for Analyzing Ship Motions: Introduction to Linear Systems, Fourier Transforms
4Tools for Analyzing Ship Motions: Fourier Transforms and Transfer FunctionsHomework 1 due
5System Characterization: Transfer Functions and Impulse Response
6Characterization of Random Environments: Waves and Wave SpectraHomework 2 due
7Random VariablesHomework 3 due
8Random Processes
9Statistics of Random Sea WavesHomework 4 due
10Long Term Wave StatisticsHomework 5 due
11Exam 1: In-class
II. Wave and Current Forces on Bodies
12Designing for Extreme Events: 100 Year Waves
13Fluid Forces on Bodies: Viscous and Inertial Forces
14Wave Forces on Floating Bodies
15Equations of Motion of Floating Vessels under Wave ForcingHomework 6 due

Lab Start
16Froude Krylov Forces

Heave and Surge Motions
III. Seakeeping Analysis
17Forward Speed Effects and Model TestingHomework 7 due
18Seakeeping Analysis

Natural Frequency/Natural Periods
19Ship Motion in Roll, Roll DampingLab due
20Vortex Induced Vibrations I: Viscous ForcesHomework 8 due
21Vortex Induced Vibrations II: Considerations for Offshore Platform Design
22Second Order Forces

Wave Drift
Homework 9 due
23Exam 2: In-class
24Free Surface Impact Problem Applied to Ship Slamming
25Class PresentationsFinal project due
26Class Presentations (cont.)

 








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