AREA
- Last UpdatedJan 05, 2024
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Purpose
To calculate the area under the current curve (sections only) or, under all the stored sections up to a specified height.
Syntax
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AREA < /DRAFT Height > < /ALL > < /FILE=$F > |
Description
The area is calculated by evaluating the analytical integral of the B-spline definition, not by using numerical methods such as Simpson's Rule. Therefore the answer obtained is exactly the area under the B-spline definition and the accuracy is unaffected by the number of knuckles, tangents, or data points used in defining the curve.
Note the area calculated is the full area, that means, for both in sides of the vessel.
Command Qualifiers
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None |
The system will calculate the area under the current curve (must be a Section) up to the draft specified in the General Particulars file. |
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/ALL |
Area is calculated for all stored section curves. |
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/DRAFT $N |
Calculate area up to given value. If $N is less than the minimum z-value defined in the general particulars, the area up to the design draft is calculated. |
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/FILE=$F |
Output results to given file. |
Examples
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AREA |