Estimated wetted surface area of a merchant ship hull using Taylor’s empirical formula - the input for ITTC C_F × ½ρV²S calculation.
Formula
$$ S \approx 2.6 \sqrt{L \cdot \nabla} $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $L$ | LBP | m | ship particulars |
| $\nabla$ | Displaced volume | m³ | hydrostatics |
Sources
- Rawson & Tupper Vol 2.