| Essential Question | Level of Thinking |
| What are the equations describing the operation of a waterjet? How are the curves for shaft power and shaft speed vs ship speed determined? | |
| What are the principal sources of losses in a waterjet? | |
| What types of applications are well suited for waterjets? What types of applications are ill-suited for waterjets? | |
Garrett, John H., "Comparison of Three Theories of Water-Jet Propulsion," U.S. Navy Marine Engineering Laboratory, Annapolis MD, February 1967
MIT OpenCourseWare Marine Power and Propulsion
Metcalf, Bryson J., and Gabor Karafiath " Hydrodynamic Assessment of Alternative Propulsion Arrangements ," Paper presented at the SNAME 10th Propeller and Shafting Symposium, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, September 2003.
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