Froude Speed Scaling - Model to Ship
Corresponding ship speed for a given model speed at Froude similarity - V_s = V_m · √(L_s/L_m).
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Formula, assumptions, and limits
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Model velocity | m/s | |
| Model LWL | m | |
| Ship LWL | m |
Source: ITTC - Recommended Procedures 7.5-02
In short
Corresponding ship speed for a given model speed at Froude similarity - V_s = V_m \u00b7 \u221a(L_s/L_m).