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A method for controlling drag and vortex induced vibration in a substantially cylindrical element by providing an ultra-smooth surface about the cylindrical element. The system for controlling drag and vortex induced vibration utilizes a substantially cylindrical marine element having an ultra-smoot

A method for controlling drag and vortex induced vibration in a substantially cylindrical element by providing an ultra-smooth surface about the cylindrical element. The system for controlling drag and vortex induced vibration utilizes a substantially cylindrical marine element having an ultra-smooth effective surface.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of reducing drag and vortex induced vibration in a substantially cylindrical element comprising providing a substantially cylindrical marine element having an ultra-smooth surface about the cylindrical element having an average K/D ratio of less than 8.0횞10-5 where:

What is claimed is: 1. A method of reducing drag and vortex induced vibration in a substantially cylindrical element comprising providing a substantially cylindrical marine element having an ultra-smooth surface about the cylindrical element having an average K/D ratio of less than 8.0횞10-5 where: K is an average measure surface peak to trough distance and D is an effective outside diameter of the cylindrical element. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the ultra-smooth surface comprises two or more parts which are attached about the substantially cylindrical marine element. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the ultra-smooth surface comprises a K/D ratio 5.1횞10-5 or less. 4. A method of reducing drag and vortex induced vibration about a substantially cylindrical marine element comprising providing an ultra-smooth surface coating about the cylindrical element having an average K/D ratio of less than 8.0횞10-5 where: K is an average measured surface peak to trough peak distance; and D is an effective outside diameter of the cylindrical element including the coating. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein the substantially cylindrical marine element comprises two or more parts. 6. The method of claim 4, wherein the substantially cylindrical marine element comprises a high strength material selected from the group consisting of fiberglass, copper, carbon fiber, and metal alloys. 7. The method of claim 4, wherein the ultra-smooth surface coating comprises a K/D ratio 5.1횞10-5 or less. 8. A method of reducing drag and vortex induced vibration about a substantially cylindrical marine element comprising providing an ultra-smooth surface on a substantially cylindrical sleeve about the cylindrical element, the sleeve having an average K/D ratio of less than 8.0횞10-5 where: K is an average measured surface peak to trough peak distance; and D is an effective outside diameter of the cylindrical element, including the sleeve. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein the substantially cylindrical sleeve comprises two or more parts which are attached about the substantially cylindrical marine element. 10. The method of claim 8, wherein the substantially cylindrical sleeve comprises a high strength material selected from the group consisting of fiberglass, copper, carbon fiber, and metal alloys. 11. The method of claim 8, wherein the ultra-smooth surface comprises a K/D ratio 5.1횞10-5 or less. 12. A system for reducing drag and vortex induced vibration, comprising: a substantially cylindrical marine element having an ultra-smooth effective surface with an average K/D roughness parameter of less than 8.0횞10-5, where: K is an average measured surface peak to trough peak distance; and D is an effective outside diameter of the cylindrical element. 13. The system of claim 12, wherein the ultra-smooth surface comprises two or more parts which are attached about the substantially cylindrical marine element. 14. The system of claim 12, wherein the ultra-smooth surface comprises a KID ratio 5.1횞10-5 or less. 15. A system for reducing drag and vortex induced vibration comprising: a substantially cylindrical marine element having an ultra-smooth coating material with an average K/D roughness parameter of less than 8.0횞10-5 where: K is an average measured surface peak to trough peak distance; and D is an effective outside diameter of the cylindrical element including the coating. 16. The system of claim 15, wherein the substantially cylindrical marine element comprises two or more parts. 17. The system of claim 15, wherein the substantially cylindrical marine element comprises a high strength material selected from the group consisting of fiberglass, copper, carbon fiber, and metal alloys. 18. The system of claim 15, wherein the ultra-smooth coating material comprises a K/D ratio 5.1횞10-5 or less. 19. A system for reducing drag and vortex induced vibration comprising: a substantially cylindrical marine element having an ultra-smooth substantially cylindrical sleeve surrounding the marine element with an average K/D roughness ratio of less than 8.0횞10-5 where: K is an average measured surface peak to trough peak distance; and D is an effective outside diameter of the cylindrical element including the cylindrical sleeve. 20. The system of claim 19, wherein the substantially cylindrical sleeve comprises two or more parts which are attached about the substantially cylindrical marine element. 21. The system of claim 19, wherein the substantially cylindrical sleeve comprises a high strength material selected from the group consisting of fiberglass, copper, carbon fiber, and metal alloys. 22. The system of claim 19, wherein the substantially cylindrical sleeve comprises a K/D ratio 5.1횞10-5 or less.