Intro
A body moving through water experiences hydrodynamic forces including buoyancy, drag, and lift.
Hydrodynamic Components
Added Mass
Calculates the inertia added to the system because an accelerating object must move surrounding fluid.
Viscous Damping
Models the drag forces resulting from water resistance.
Buoyancy & Hydrostatics
Calculates the vertical force based on submerged volume, crucial for depth control.
Propeller Dynamics
Simulates wake tracking and thrust production.