2010-06-17

The SNAME Chesapeake Section June meeting  will be Thursday, June 17 2010 at the Severn Sailing Association in Annapolis, MD. Our guest speakers are Frank DeBord, Britton Ward, and Dr. Raju Datla. They will be giving a presentation on Model Testing Volvo 70 Racing Yachts.

Please make reservations or cancellations by COB Thursday, June 10, on the Section’s Events Meetings page (when available) or by email to snamecsmeetings@gmail.com. When making a reservation please indicate your membership status, dinner selection, and whether or not you are a foreign national.


ABSTRACT:  Model Testing Volvo 70 Racing Yachts
Farr Yacht Design was contracted to design two Volvo 70 Racing Yachts for the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race.  The development plan for this project included an integrated program of tank testing, computational fluid dynamics and race modeling.  This presentation focuses on the tank testing program and the unique challenges posed by the class of boats and the sophistication of the design effort.  All aspects of the tank testing program will be reviewed including model scale and facility selection, model design and construction, development of the test plans, test execution and data analysis.  In addition, the presentation will feature discussions of how the test program evolved based on results, successes and setbacks.  Much of the presentation will be focused on technical areas applicable to any complex testing project, but the performance of these exceptional boats will also be featured.


SPEAKER BIOS: FRANK DEBORD
Frank is the founder of Chesapeake Marine Technology, and is currently employed as a Naval Architect at the USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center.  He holds a Masters Degree in Ocean Engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology and has thirty years of experience completing a wide variety of marine research and development projects related to ship and small craft hydrodynamics. Frank has been part of the design and technology programs for various defenders and challengers for eight America’s Cup series dating back to 1977 when he worked at the Davidson Laboratory.

BRITTON WARD
Britton is a Senior Naval Architect and Shareholder at Farr Yacht Design.  He holds a Masters Degree in Ocean Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelors of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute.  Britton’s primary design focus is in the development of conceptual designs with a focus on hull shape creation. His responsibilities also include the management and implementation of research projects that include tow tank and wind tunnel experiments, application of advanced computational methods and development of in house software including VPP’s.  Britton has been involved in 5 Volvo Ocean Race projects and 4 America’s Cup Challengers including BMW Oracle Racing’s 2003 and 2007 campaigns where he was responsible for the management of the hull research programs.

DR. RAJU DATLA
Raju Datla is the assistant director for naval engineering at the Center for Maritime Systems, Stevens Institute of Technology. He manages the experimental marine hydrodynamics research at the center’s Davidson Laboratory. He also teaches and advises undergraduate and graduate students in Naval and Ocean Engineering at Stevens. He is a member of SNAME where he serves as chairman of the planing craft panel. Dr. Datla holds a B.E. degree in Civil Engineering from Andhra University, India; an M.Tech. degree in Marine Technology from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur; and a Ph.D. degree in Ocean Engineering from  Stevens Institute of Technology.


AGENDA
1900 - 1930, Check-in with select drinks provided
1930, Dinner and presentation


DINNER SELECTION:
Choice of: Rib Eye Steak or Salmon with Cilantro Sauce
*served with Garden Salad, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Brownies and Ice Cream, soda, and water*

	Paypal		At Door
SNAME/ASNE Members abv 35	$25		$27
SNAME/ASNE Members 35 and below	$20		$22
Visitors abv 35	$30		$32
Visitors 35 and below	$25		$27
Students	No Charge		No Charge