OCIMF Current Load - Transverse

Transverse current force on hull per OCIMF MEG4 - the other half of the mooring environmental envelope after wind.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

F_y = \tfrac{1}{2} \rho_w C_y (L \cdot T) V^2

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$C_y$	Transverse current coefficient
$L \cdot T$	Underwater lateral area	m²
$V$	Current speed	m/s

Source: OCIMF MEG4

Transverse current force on hull per OCIMF MEG4 - the other half of the mooring environmental envelope after wind.