| Lec # | Topics | Key Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Course Review of Dynamical Systems | |
| I. Tools for Seakeeping Analysis | ||
| 2 | Dynamical Systems and Ship Motions Review of Complex Numbers | |
| 3 | Tools for Analyzing Ship Motions: Introduction to Linear Systems, Fourier Transforms | |
| 4 | Tools for Analyzing Ship Motions: Fourier Transforms and Transfer Functions | Homework 1 due |
| 5 | System Characterization: Transfer Functions and Impulse Response | |
| 6 | Characterization of Random Environments: Waves and Wave Spectra | Homework 2 due |
| 7 | Random Variables | Homework 3 due |
| 8 | Random Processes | |
| 9 | Statistics of Random Sea Waves | Homework 4 due |
| 10 | Long Term Wave Statistics | Homework 5 due |
| 11 | Exam 1: In-class | |
| II. Wave and Current Forces on Bodies | ||
| 12 | Designing for Extreme Events: 100 Year Waves | |
| 13 | Fluid Forces on Bodies: Viscous and Inertial Forces | |
| 14 | Wave Forces on Floating Bodies | |
| 15 | Equations of Motion of Floating Vessels under Wave Forcing | Homework 6 due Lab Start |
| 16 | Froude Krylov Forces Heave and Surge Motions | |
| III. Seakeeping Analysis | ||
| 17 | Forward Speed Effects and Model Testing | Homework 7 due |
| 18 | Seakeeping Analysis Natural Frequency/Natural Periods | |
| 19 | Ship Motion in Roll, Roll Damping | Lab due |
| 20 | Vortex Induced Vibrations I: Viscous Forces | Homework 8 due |
| 21 | Vortex Induced Vibrations II: Considerations for Offshore Platform Design | |
| 22 | Second Order Forces Wave Drift | Homework 9 due |
| 23 | Exam 2: In-class | |
| 24 | Free Surface Impact Problem Applied to Ship Slamming | |
| 25 | Class Presentations | Final project due |
| 26 | Class Presentations (cont.) | |