@conference {3716, title = {3716. A Methodology of Determining Parametric Equations from Data with a Worked Example}, booktitle = {78th Annual Conference, Norfolk, VA}, year = {2019}, month = {05/2019}, pages = {25}, publisher = {Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.}, organization = {Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.}, address = {Norfolk, Virginia}, abstract = {

The method of using multiple regression to determine parametric weight equations is discussed. A worked example based on 1930s to 1940s US submarines is given. In an appendix, the resulting equations are used for comparative naval architecture with contemporary British and German designs.

}, keywords = {21. Weight Engineering - Statistical Studies}, url = {https://www.sawe.org/papers/3716/buy}, author = {Hansch, David Laurence} }