TECHNICAL NOTE - EVALUATION OF SURFACE-SHIP RESISTANCE AND PROPULSIONMODEL-SCALE DATABASE FOR CFD VALIDATION

An evaluation is performed of the surface-ship model-scale database fo r computational fluid dynamics validation with regard to current statu s and future requirements. The specific emphasis is on data of relevan ce to resistance and propulsion and validation of Reynolds-averaged Na vier-Stokes computer codes. The data were evaluated relative to criter ia and requirements developed for geometry and flow, physics, and comp utational fluid dynamics validation as well as past uses. Conclusions are made with regard to the available data and past uses, and recommen dations are offered for future uses of the available data and future d ata procurement.