Vessel Speed in Harbor Hydrodynamics Formulas

Vessel Speed referred to as ship speed or boat speed, is the rate at which a vessel travels through the water. And is denoted by V_s. Vessel Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Vessel Speed is always negative.

Formulas to find Vessel Speed in Harbor Hydrodynamics

fxVessel Speed given Individual Wave Celerity created by Moving VesselGo

fxVessel Speed given Return Flow VelocityGo

fxVessel Speed given Froude NumberGo

Harbor Hydrodynamics formulas that make use of Vessel Speed

fxIndividual Wave Celerity created by Moving VesselGo

fxFroude Number where Particle Motion in Vessel generated Waves does not Reach BottomGo

fxWater Depth given Froude NumberGo

fxReturn Flow VelocityGo

List of variables in Harbor Hydrodynamics formulas

fx Individual Wave Celerity Go

fx Angle between Sailing Line Go

fx Return Flow Velocity Go

fx Channel Width corresponding to Mean Water Depth Go

fx Water Depth Go

fx Water Surface Drawdown Go

fx Vessel’s Midsection Wetted Cross-Sectional Area Go

fx Froude Number Go

FAQ

What is the Vessel Speed?

Vessel Speed referred to as ship speed or boat speed, is the rate at which a vessel travels through the water. Vessel Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Vessel Speed is always negative.

Can the Vessel Speed be negative?

Yes, the Vessel Speed, measured in Speed can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Vessel Speed?

Vessel Speed 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 Vessel Speed can be measured.

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