150701 - Innovative experiments.pdf (697.1 kB)
Download fileInnovative experiments for investigating maritime hydrodynamic problems
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 15:21 authored by Gregor MacFarlaneGregor MacFarlane, Alan FlemingAlan FlemingThe past two decades has seen a marked shift in the primary purpose of performing physical scale model experiments in hydrodynamic facilities to help solve a range of maritime hydrodynamic problems. It is now commonplace for experimental programs to utilise complex measurement techniques to investigate highly non-linear phenomena, often to provide high-quality data from a controlled environment to aid the validation of numerical techniques, such as potential flow and computational fluid dynamic (CFD) models. This has resulted in a significant increase in the usefulness of relatively small- to medium-sized experimental facilities due to their versatility and cost effectiveness in (a) developing and verifying innovative measurement techniques, and (b) applying these techniques to perform complex experiments to solve hydrodynamic problems for the maritime industry. This paper presents examples of several state-of-the-art measurement techniques that can now readily be performed within the National facilities at the Australian Maritime College, including the 100 m long towing tank and 35 m long x 12 m wide shallow water wave basin. Also described are examples of how these techniques have recently been applied to a range of industry-driven research projects.
Funding
Australian Research Council
Transport for NSW
History
Publication title
Proceedings of the 2017 PACIFIC International Maritime ConferenceEditors
'.'Pagination
1-13ISBN
9781510883055Department/School
Australian Maritime CollegePublisher
The Royal Institution of Naval ArchitectsPlace of publication
AustraliaEvent title
PACIFIC 2017 International Maritime ConferenceEvent Venue
Sydney, AustraliaDate of Event (Start Date)
2017-10-03Date of Event (End Date)
2017-10-03Repository Status
- Open