Best Practices
Best Practices
- Mesh Quality: Ensure panel mesh convergence before production runs
- Frequency Range: Cover wave spectrum frequencies of interest
- Direction Resolution: Use finer resolution for asymmetric vessels
- QTF Computation: Include second-order effects for deep-draft vessels
- Validation: Cross-check peak values with AQWA (5% tolerance on significant values)
- License Management: Queue analyses during peak license usage
- Benchmark Testing: Run AQWA comparison before production use