Bookshelf Marine Powering Prediction And Propulsors
The latest research developments covering aspects of ship powering prediction and the performance of unconventional propulsors are highlighted in Marine Powering Prediction And Propulsors, now available from the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME). Written by Neil Bose, Professor of Maritime Hydrodynamics and Manager of the Australian Maritime Hydrodynamics Research Centre at the University of Tasmania, this new book includes descriptions of propeller-ice interaction, oscillating propellers, surface piercing propellers and wind propulsion. The ship resistance problem is approached from the point of view of powering prediction. Model testing, including resistance, propulsor open water and self propulsion load varying tests, are described together with model to ship extrapolation methods. Methods of ship powering extrapolation using data from self propulsion load-varying tests only are described. These are used in practice by many ship model basins, but they are not explained in detail in most currently available books. The book also takes a unique look at the operation and design of propulsors other than conventional fixed pitch marine screw propellers, including water jets, cycloidal propellers, ducted propellers, podded propulsors, surface piercing propellers, oscillating propellers and wind turbine propulsion. Marine Powering Prediction And Propulsors can be ordered online at www.sname.org/newsletter/Marine_Pow ering_Prediction.htm or by calling 1+(800) 798-2188 (in the U.S. & Canada) or 1+(201) 499-5068.
SNAME Call for Papers
In October 2009, SNAME will hold its Annual Meeting and Expo in Providence, RI. Papers are selected through a peer review process and presented at the annual meeting. Annual Meeting papers are also published in the annual SNAME Transactions. SNAME encourages the industry to participate in this forum. Papers on all appropriate subjects are welcome, but papers addressing the following subject areas are of particular interest: Marine environmental issues; Ocean power; The application of robotics; The climate change debate; Inland waterway marine design and operation; Coastwise trade (short sea shipping); Small passenger vessel design; Fishing vessel design for safety and economy; Sailing yacht design.
Important Dates Tentative acceptances issued April 1, 2009 Final drafts due May 15, 2009 Submit to: www.SNAME.org March 2009 www.marinelink.com 7