This report presents the results of the test programme performed on the sailing yacht model C.2491 (TH41A), 1:3 scale, of the America's Cup Class (ACC), in order to determine hydrodynamic characteristics in calm water towing conditions. The model belongs to a group of model hulls tested to evaluate some new yacht designs of Luna Rossa Challenge for the America's Cup 2007. The model is fitted with various kind of bulbs and standard appendages. The experimental technique used is the so called partially restrained model. The model is free to heave and pitch. The test programme includes Appended Upright Tests and Appended Heeled and Yawed Tests.
Tank tests on ACC Yacht models for Luna Rossa Challenge 2007 - Technical Report-C2491-07CT04-RAP02 - TH41A Tests 14÷19
Roccaldo Marco;Di Memmo Alberico
2006
Abstract
This report presents the results of the test programme performed on the sailing yacht model C.2491 (TH41A), 1:3 scale, of the America's Cup Class (ACC), in order to determine hydrodynamic characteristics in calm water towing conditions. The model belongs to a group of model hulls tested to evaluate some new yacht designs of Luna Rossa Challenge for the America's Cup 2007. The model is fitted with various kind of bulbs and standard appendages. The experimental technique used is the so called partially restrained model. The model is free to heave and pitch. The test programme includes Appended Upright Tests and Appended Heeled and Yawed Tests.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
