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Slam Location - Worst-Case Station

Longitudinal station most susceptible to bow slamming based on vertical motion and relative velocity - typically 0.08–0.15 L from FP.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

xslamf(bow shape)x_{slam} \approx f(\text{bow shape})
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x/Lx/LSlam station as fraction of LBP

Source: Ochi & Motter - SNAME 1973

In short

Longitudinal station most susceptible to bow slamming based on vertical motion and relative velocity - typically 0.

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