Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
Study of Hydrodynamic Effects of Shallow Bulbous Dome for a Research Vessel
Funding Agency Details
Naval Physical
Department
Ocean Engineering
Description
The oceanographic research vessel is fitted with a bow mounted sonar dome which gives a oversized bulbous bow. This resulted in unduly high rise in vessel resistance. CFD analyses were carried out to optimise the dome size with reference to the powering aspect.
Problem Statement
Study the hydrodynamic performance of oceanographic research vessel fitted with a bow mounted sonar dome.
Outcome of the Research
Delivered the dome form parameters which could be more appropriate for the vessel and the sonar use.