Waterplane Area Coefficient (Cwp)
Ratio of waterplane area to enclosing L × B rectangle - drives TPC and BMt.
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Formula, assumptions, and limits
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Waterplane area | m² | |
| Waterline length | m | |
| Waterline beam | m | |
| Waterplane coefficient |
Source: SNAME - PNA Vol I
In short
Ratio of waterplane area to enclosing L \u00d7 B rectangle - drives TPC and BMt.