SNAME Meeting in Annapolis, 15 November

We are pleased to announce our November SNAME Technical Session, to be held November 15, 2004 at the Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis.
The Chesapeake Section will be welcoming a panel of experts to lead a discussion on the "Tips, Tricks, and Trips in Inclining Experiments"
Panel: Chris Barry, Tom Waters, George Borlase, and other experienced, practicing Naval Architects

Abstract: SNAME Panel SD-3 is preparing a supplement to ASTM F1321 that gives non-binding practical information for conducting stability tests. Eventually the collective wisdom of SNAME members on what to do, what to bring, and what to watch out for will be collected into a T&R publication, and this meeting is the beginning of the collection process. The meeting will be a panel with several presenters giving their ideas and experiences, followed by a wide discussion getting the thoughts of those attending.

The panel discussion is going to include issues relating to smaller vessels, equipment and tools to make the process work better, weights, weight moving devices, special techniques for special circumstances, use of ANOVA techniques to improve accuracy, sample electronic spreadsheets and Word templates, inclining small craft in air, and especially things not to do learned the hard way.

This is a meeting with a very different format, and a unique opportunity to exchange your "war stories" on this subject and to hear those of others.

Bios: Mr. Barry is a 1974 graduate of UC Berkeley in Mechanical Engineering/Naval Architecture. He is a naval architect in the Boat Engineering Branch of the Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, in Baltimore. His previous employers include Morris Guralnick Associates, Earl and Wright Consulting Engineers, FMC, Elliott Bay Design Group, and Munson Manufacturing. He holds two patents in high speed hydrofoil craft design, and is a co-author of the 1997 SNAME Hann Award paper.

Mr. Waters is a naval architect and project officer in the Major Vessel Branch at the USCG's Marine Safety Center. In this position for the last 10 years, Mr. Waters has reviewed the results of hundreds of stability tests on vessels ranging in size from small ferries to container ships. Previously, Mr. Waters worked as a naval architect for both Band, Lavis & Associates and Naval Sea Systems Command. Mr. Waters graduated from the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture in 1989.

AGENDA:
6:00 PM - Check-In
6:30 PM - Dinner Service, Presentation To Follow Dinner
Please make reservations or cancellations by COB Friday, November 12th:

bo.williams@viking-systems.net 410.263.1908

When making a reservation, please indicate membership status as listed below: Members .................... $22.00 Members Under 30....... $17.00
Visitors ....................... $27.00
Visitors Under 30 ......... $22.00
Student Members ........ No Charge

Cash or checks payable to "SNAME" are accepted.
Location: Eastport Yacht Club
317 First St Annapolis, MD 21403