Abstract
Authors: G. Lombardi, M. Maganzi, A. Mariotti
Keywords: CFD, sailing yacht, free-motion simulation, multiphase flow, hydrodynamics
Advanced CFD techniques make it possible to investigate the complex interaction between aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, and rigid-body motion in sailing yachts operating in realistic sea conditions. The research employs free-motion simulations combining unsteady multiphase flow models with six-degree-of-freedom dynamics, capturing sail aerodynamics and hull-wave interactions through turbulence modeling and dynamic mesh techniques.
Conference/Journal: STAR European Conference, London, 2010
STAR European Conference, London
