Waterplane area from 5-station Simpson’s integration - the first step for hydrostatic properties.
Formula
$$ A = 2 \cdot \frac{h}{3} \cdot \sum (m_i y_i) $$Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $y_i$ | Half-breadth at station i | m | lines plan |
| $h$ | Station spacing | m | LBP / 4 |
Sources
- Rawson & Tupper Vol 1.