Effects of Ship’s Envelope on Wind Measurements LT Tim Anderson OC3570 19 March 2001
Pt. Sur Dimensions Main dimensions Length OA: 41.15m Breadth: 9.75m Freeboard to working deck: 0.0m Max. draft: 2.74m
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Methodology AN/PMQ-3C hand held anemometer Windbird ship sensor Measurement/recording process Measurement positions
Wind Measurements: Direction
Wind Measurements: Speed
Wind Magnitudes: X velocity
Wind Magnitudes: Y Component
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Conclusions No definitive wind pattern Multiple possible sources of errors Differences in wind at varied heights Simultaneous Measurements required Ship’s structure creates varied wind effects Multiple variables determine ship’s effects