Finally, it is believed that much of the value of ship model research in the past has 

 not been realized because of the lack of a common point of departure. Indeed, as a result of 

 this lack, there has been much duplication of effort. It is suggested that Series 60 provides 

 such a common starting point. Used in this way, it would have the effect, in its own limited 

 field, of unifying research everywhere. Much more research, both fundamental and applied, 

 remains to be done; there are staff shortages in most places, but with such a link these 

 problems could be shared among towing tanks everywhere and the rate of progress much 

 enhanced. 



XIII-5 



