Longitudinal station most susceptible to bow slamming based on vertical motion and relative velocity - typically 0.08–0.15 L from FP.
Formula
$$ x_{slam} \approx f(\text{bow shape}) $$Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $x/L$ | Slam station as fraction of LBP | - | model test / CFD |
Sources
- Ochi & Motter - SNAME 1973.