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Modern software can generate beautiful simulations, but a naval architect needs a deep understanding of the underlying physics—the "first principles"—to know if the computer's answer is actually correct. The series now integrates these modern computational methods directly into its chapters, showing how to use high-speed computers to solve classic problems. Staying Current in a Changing Sea

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