The Aero- and Hydromechanics of Keel Yachts

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Slooff, J.W (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Θέματα: Engineering.; Fluids.; Fluid mechanics.; Engineering design.; Engineering Fluid Dynamics.; Fluid- and Aerodynamics.; Engineering Design.

How and why does sail boat performance depend on the configuration and trim of boat and sails? This book provides the yachtsman with answers in a relatively straightforward account of the physical mechanisms of sailing. It presents an accessible overview of the fluid dynamic aspects of sailing and s...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• 1 Introduction
• 2 Sailing Yacht Geometry and Mass Properties
• 3 Forces, Moments and Motions
• 4 Sailing: Basic Mechanics
• 5 Elements of Fluid Mechanics (Air and Water)
• 6 Forces Under Water: Hydromechanics
• 7 Forces Above the Water Surface: Aerodynamics
• 8 Encore: Sailing; Aerodynamics Plus Hydromechanics
• Retrospection
• Appendices.