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Model-Ship Correlation Allowance ΔC_F

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Hull-roughness correlation allowance ΔC_F per ITTC 1978 performance prediction - added to flat-plate C_F in ship extrapolation.

Formula

$$ \Delta C_F = 0.044 \left(\frac{k_s}{L}\right)^{1/3} + 0.000125 $$

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SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$k_s$Hull roughnessµmBMT roughness gauge
$L$Waterline lengthmLWL

Sources

  • ITTC 1978 Performance Prediction.