This paper introduces a new signal-filtering, which combines the empirical mode
decomposition (EMD) and a similarity measure. A noisy signal is adaptively broken down …

Fluid–structure interaction (FSI) analysis of the Mirage Drive, a bioinspired propulsion
system utilizing compliant hydrofoils designed and built by Hobie Cat Co, is performed. The …

A propulsion system based on tandem hydrofoils is studied experimentally and numerically.
An experimental measurement system is developed to extract hydrodynamic loads on the …

The paper addresses the simulation of turbulent wind gusts hitting rigid and flexible
structures. The purpose is to show that such kind of complex fluid–structure interaction (FSI) …

Gennakers are lightweight and flexible sails, used for downwind sailing configurations.
Qualities sought for this kind of sail are propulsive force and dynamic stability. To simulate …

The aerodynamics of a sailing yacht with different sail trims are presented, derived from
simulations performed using computational fluid dynamics. A Reynolds-averaged Navier …

Four ferrous objects, a winch, a heart-shaped shackle, a deadeye strap with a futtock plate,
and a stud-link chain controller, that were retrieved from the Akko Tower shipwreck were …

Through the use of wind energy the goals of energy conservation and emission reduction
could be realized for ocean-going ships. In this paper the performance coefficients of a sail …

This paper presents an overview of the Lecco Innovation Hub project and in particular to the
Sailing Yacht Lab project a 10 m length sailing yacht which aims to be a full scale …

The spreading of high computational resources at very low costs led, over the years, to
develop new numerical approaches to simulate the fluid surrounding a sail and to …