Ocean Wave Powered Boats

Abstract

A brief outline of a feasibility study based on computer modeling of an ocean wave powered boat is presented. The boat consists of a main vessel and a trailing float with attached beams that are connected to the sides of the main vessel hull by revolute joints. The computer model is based on a Lagrangian formulation subject to the constraints of motion of the two bodies that move radially about the revolute joints. Of special interest is the performance of the vessel-float system in moderate ocean conditions.