Sub-skill of hydrodynamic-analysis: WAMIT Workflow (+1).
wamit_workflow:
step_1_geometry:
tool: "Rhino, GHS, or MultiSurf"
output: "geometry.gdf"
requirements:
- "Waterline at z=0"
- "Wetted surface only"
- "Right-hand coordinate system"
step_2_panel_mesh:
tool: "WAMIT-PGEN or Multisurf"
output: "vessel.gdf"
quality_checks:
- "Panel aspect ratio < 3:1"
- "Panel size < λ/6"
- "Use symmetry if applicable"
step_3_run_wamit:
input_files:
- "vessel.frc" # Force control
- "vessel.pot" # Potential control
- "vessel.gdf" # Geometry
output_files:
- "vessel.out" # Main output
- "vessel.1" # Added mass/damping
- "vessel.3" # Wave excitation
step_4_post_processing:
tools:
- "WAMIT-VIEW"
- "Python (read .1, .3 files)"
- "OrcaFlex (import RAOs)"
aqwa_workflow:
step_1_geometry:
tool: "ANSYS DesignModeler or SpaceClaim"
output: "geometry.scdoc"
step_2_mesh:
tool: "AQWA-GS (meshing)"
output: "vessel.anl"
settings:
element_size: "Auto or manual"
symmetry: "Use if applicable"
step_3_analysis:
solver: "AQWA-NAUT or AQWA-LINE"
analysis_types:
- "Hydrodynamic diffraction"
- "Response calculation"
step_4_results:
output: "vessel.LIS"
exports:
- "RAOs → CSV"
- "Added mass/damping → CSV"
- "OrcaFlex YML"