Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel Formula

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Longshore Current Speed is the speed of a longshore current, which is a current that flows parallel to the shore within the zone of breaking waves. Check FAQs
V=Fc, form0.5ρwaterCc, formBTcos(θc)
V - Longshore Current Speed?Fc, form - Form Drag of a Vessel?ρwater - Water Density?Cc, form - Form Drag Coefficient?B - Vessel Beam?T - Vessel Draft?θc - Angle of the Current?

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1434.8438Edit=0.15Edit0.51000Edit5Edit2Edit1.68Editcos(1.15Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
V=Fc, form0.5ρwaterCc, formBTcos(θc)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
V=0.15kN0.51000kg/m³52m1.68mcos(1.15)
Next Step Convert Units
V=150N0.51000kg/m³52m1.68mcos(1.15)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
V=1500.51000521.68cos(1.15)
Next Step Evaluate
V=1434.84379012356m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
V=1434.8438m/s

Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel Formula Elements

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Functions
Longshore Current Speed
Longshore Current Speed is the speed of a longshore current, which is a current that flows parallel to the shore within the zone of breaking waves.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Form Drag of a Vessel
Form Drag of a Vessel refers to the resistance experienced by the vessel due to its shape and the flow of water around it.
Symbol: Fc, form
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Water Density
Water Density is mass per unit volume of water.
Symbol: ρwater
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Form Drag Coefficient
Form Drag Coefficient is a dimensionless number that quantifies the resistance experienced by an object, such as a coastal structure or seabed feature.
Symbol: Cc, form
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vessel Beam
Vessel Beam refers to the width of a vessel, such as a ship or boat, measured at its widest point.
Symbol: B
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vessel Draft
Vessel Draft refers to the vertical distance between the waterline and the lowest point of a ship's hull, usually measured amidships (in the middle of the ship).
Symbol: T
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Angle of the Current
Angle of the Current refers to the direction at which ocean currents or tidal flows approach a coastline or a coastal structure, relative to a defined reference direction.
Symbol: θc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

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How to Evaluate Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel?

Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel evaluator uses Longshore Current Speed = sqrt(Form Drag of a Vessel/0.5*Water Density*Form Drag Coefficient*Vessel Beam*Vessel Draft*cos(Angle of the Current)) to evaluate the Longshore Current Speed, The Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel formula is defined as parameter influencing longitudinal current loads on ships and form drag due to flow of water past vessel's cross-sectional area. Longshore Current Speed is denoted by V symbol.

How to evaluate Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel, enter Form Drag of a Vessel (Fc, form), Water Density water), Form Drag Coefficient (Cc, form), Vessel Beam (B), Vessel Draft (T) & Angle of the Current c) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel

What is the formula to find Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel?
The formula of Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel is expressed as Longshore Current Speed = sqrt(Form Drag of a Vessel/0.5*Water Density*Form Drag Coefficient*Vessel Beam*Vessel Draft*cos(Angle of the Current)). Here is an example- 1434.844 = sqrt(150/0.5*1000*5*2*1.68*cos(1.15)).
How to calculate Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel?
With Form Drag of a Vessel (Fc, form), Water Density water), Form Drag Coefficient (Cc, form), Vessel Beam (B), Vessel Draft (T) & Angle of the Current c) we can find Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel using the formula - Longshore Current Speed = sqrt(Form Drag of a Vessel/0.5*Water Density*Form Drag Coefficient*Vessel Beam*Vessel Draft*cos(Angle of the Current)). This formula also uses Cosine, Square Root Function function(s).
Can the Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel be negative?
Yes, the Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel, measured in Speed can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel?
Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Average Current Speed for Form Drag of Vessel can be measured.
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