noun
wave-making resistance
Physics term for the resistance a ship or floating body experiences due to the generation of surface waves. Rare; the more common term is 造波抵抗.
See also: 造波抵抗
船の設計では、造波抗力を減らすことが重要だ。
In ship design, reducing wave-making resistance is important.
noun
wave drag
Aviation term for aerodynamic drag caused by shock waves at transonic and supersonic speeds. Rare; the more common term is 造波抵抗.
See also: 造波抵抗
超音速飛行では造波抗力が大きな問題となる。
Wave drag becomes a major issue in supersonic flight.
More common synonym for both senses; 造波抗力 is a rare variant.
Compound of 造波 (wave-making) + 抗力 (drag, resistance). A technical term likely coined in modern engineering contexts.