Current Force Coefficients |
 
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Current Force Coefficients |
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Each line of data in a current coefficient file has the following format:
Relative floating body/current heading, Ccy, Ccz, Ccθ
This line is repeated until current coefficient values are specified for all headings. Relative floating body/current heading in this context is defined as the angle of incidence of the current relative to the floating body axes; refer to Definition of Wind and Current Directions for a more detailed definition. Ccy, Ccz, and Ccθ are respectively the current coefficients in surge, sway and yaw at a particular heading.
•*CURRENT COEFF is used to specify current coefficients used to determine the current loading on a floating body or moored vessel.
If you would like to see an example of how this keyword is used in practice, refer to D01 - Moored Vessel.