This paper describes the numerical features of WHOI Cable, a computer program for analyzing the statics and dynamics of oceanographic cable structures. The governing equations include the effects of geometric and material nonlinearities, bending stiffness for seamless modeling of slack cables, and a model for the interaction of cable segments with the sea floor. The program uses the generalized-alpha time integration algorithm, adaptive time stepping, and adaptive spatial gridding to produce accurate, stable solutions for dynamic problems. The nonlinear solver uses adaptive relaxation to improve robustness for both static and dynamic problems. The program solves surface and subsurface single-point mooring problems, multi-leg and branched array systems, and towing and drifting problems. User specified forcing can include waves, currents, wind, and ship speed.
Time-domain numerical simulation of ocean cable structures
Numerische Zeitbereichs-Simulation von Halteseilstrukturen im Meer
Ocean Engineering ; 33 , 10 ; 1373-1400
2006
28 Seiten, 43 Quellen
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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