Mathematical Sciences: Boundary Value Problems of Free Surface Hydrodynamics

本研究考虑了船舶水动力学中两个自由面边界问题的简化方法。一是小展弦比扁平船理论的线性化混合边值问题，二是低弗劳德数绕过油轮钝头的非线性问题。首席研究员是最近获得博士学位的人，在制定研究计划方面取得了良好的进展。这项应用数学方面的工作对船舶流体动力学家非常感兴趣，并将得到海军研究办公室的部分支持。

This research considers a simplified approach to two free surface boundary problems in ship hydrodynamics. The first is the linearized mixed boundary value problem of low-aspect ratio flat ship theory; and the second is the nonlinear problem of low Froude number flow past the blunt bow of a tanker. The principal investigator is a recent recipient of the doctorate and has made good progress in developing a research program. This work in applied mathematics is of significant interest to ship hydrodynamicists, and will be supported in part by the Office of Naval Research.