User Manual
VERSION 7.0
The WAMIT User Manual can be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format, either as a single file containing the complete manual (3 Mb) or as individual chapters listed below. Acrobat Version 6 or higher is required. The User Manual may be used to obtain detailed technical information regarding the capabilities of WAMIT, and to assist in the use of the Demonstration version. This User Manual has been prepared primarily for licensed users of WAMIT. Reproduction and distribution of this document is subject to copyright restrictions and also restricted in accordance with the provisions of the WAMIT license agreement.
From time to time the User Manual is revised and the updated version is posted here for download. Corrections and updates are listed on the Manual Updates page so that users can check for the latest corrections, and download revised copies when necessary.
Preface and full Table of Contents
Chapter 3. DEFINITION OF QUANTITIES EVALUATED BY WAMIT
Chapter 6. THE LOW-ORDER METHOD (ILOWHI=0)
Chapter 7. THE HIGHER-ORDER METHOD (ILOWHI=1)
Chapter 8. ANALYSIS OF MULTIPLE BODIES (NBODY>1)
Chapter 9. GENERALIZED BODY MODES (NEWMDS>0)
Chapter 10. USE OF IRREGULAR FREQUENCY OPTION (IRR>0)
Chapter 11. MEAN DRIFT FORCES USING CONTROL SURFACES
Chapter 12. SPECIAL EXTENSIONS
Chapter 14. COMPUTATIONAL TOPICS
Appendix A- DESCRIPTION OF TEST RUNS
Appendix B- FILE CONVERSION USING THE UTILITY V6V7inp
Appendix C- USING THE WAMIT-RGKERNEL INTERFACE
