A13 Dynamically-Induced Roll in Head Seas

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A13

Dynamically-Induced Roll in Head Seas

By David Clippinger, Elizabeth Garcia, Todd Taylor

Todd Taylor is a Professor of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NA&ME) at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA). He has an M.S. in Ocean Engineering and a Ph.D. in Hydrodynamics, both from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He joined the NA&ME faculty at USCGA in 2001. From 2006-2012 he was Head of the NA&ME program. His current research interests include USCG fleet propeller and powering issues.

Elizabeth (Elisha) MH Garcia holds a B.S. in Ocean Engineering from the University of Rhode Island along with an M.S.E. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, an M.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering and a Ph.D. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, all from the University of Michigan. She joined the faculty at the USCGA in 2008. Her specialization is fluid-structure interactions and marine renewable energy.

David Clippinger is a Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (ME) at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA). He has an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, both from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He joined the ME faculty at USCGA in 2002 and is currently USCGA’s Associate Dean of Academics. His current research interests include seakeeping and dynamic systems.