Hydrofoil Design/Optimization for Fast Ships

In competition with Lockheed Martin, CSULB studied the feasibility of a hydrofoil-based fast ship for ONR (Office of Naval Research) and DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Project Agency). The ship was designed to be about 10,000 t, cruise at speeds greater than 70 knots unrefueled half way around the globe.

CSULB is currently participating in the optimization of lifting hull shapes for Pacific Marine for the development of fast ships (speed greater then 50 knots).

For more information, contact besnarde@csulb.edu

Related publications:

E. Besnard, A. Schmitz, K. Kaups, G. Tzong, H. Hefazi, H.H. Chen, O. Kural and T. Cebeci, “Hydrofoil Design and Optimization for Fast Ships,” Proceedings of the 1998 ASME International Congress and Exhibition, Anaheim, CA, Nov, 1998.