Mitigating roll response of high-speed catamarans by dual Demihull mounted T-Foils, Part 1: Design and validation in calm water open-loop tests

Applied Ocean Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ehsan Javanmard, Javad A. Mehr, M.R. Davis, Damien Scott Holloway, Jason Ali-Lavroff
DOI: 10.1016/j.apor.2026.104922
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Abstract

• A new Ride Control System with dual demihull-mounted T-Foils was implemented. • Step and frequency response tests validated roll performance on a 2.5 m catamaran model. • Step response tests showed ∼43 % increase in heel excitation with antiphase control. • Frequency response tests revealed ∼45 % improvement in roll excitation capability. • Lumped-parameter model predicted roll dynamics with

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ship Hydrodynamics and Maneuverability Maritime Navigation and Safety Fluid Dynamics Simulations and Interactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Applied Ocean Research
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
166
Pages
104922–104922
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN