Form Drag of a Vessel in Mooring Formulas

Form Drag of a Vessel refers to the resistance experienced by the vessel due to its shape and the flow of water around it. And is denoted by F_{c, form}. Form Drag of a Vessel is usually measured using the Kilonewton for Force. Note that the value of Form Drag of a Vessel is always negative.

Formulas to find Form Drag of a Vessel in Mooring

fxForm Drag of Vessel given Total Longitudinal Current Load on VesselGo

Mooring formulas that make use of Form Drag of a Vessel

fxTotal Longitudinal Current Load on VesselGo

fxForm Drag Coefficient given Form Drag of VesselGo

fxVessel Beam given Form Drag of VesselGo

fxVessel Draft given Form Drag of VesselGo

fxAverage Current Speed for Form Drag of VesselGo

fxAngle of Current Relative to Longitudinal Axis of Vessel for Form Drag of VesselGo

List of variables in Mooring formulas

fx Total Longitudinal Current Load on a Vessel Go

fx Skin Friction of a Vessel Go

fx Vessel Propeller Drag Go

FAQ

What is the 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. Form Drag of a Vessel is usually measured using the Kilonewton for Force. Note that the value of Form Drag of a Vessel is always negative.

Can the Form Drag of a Vessel be negative?

Yes, the Form Drag of a Vessel, measured in Force can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Form Drag of a Vessel?

Form Drag of a Vessel is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Form Drag of a Vessel can be measured.

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