When we design surface drive systems, we always look at hull design in terms
of the need to measure resistance. However, there is another critical factor
that is often overlooked when fast craft are designed: Crew and passenger
comfort.
From a design or engineering standpoint, any vessel can be made to go fast or
achieve certain speeds, given enough power, torque, and propeller thrust.
However, the human body can only withstand a certain amount of force before
sustaining injury. Going fast provides no benefit if your personnel or
passengers are injured during the voyage.
France Helices calculates the impact of slamming on the human body.
Specifically, the impact of G-forces on the body in relation to where the
person is located on the vessel. Indeed, with every quote we provide, we give
the customer a chart showing the impact of riding aboard the vessel. When
sp... (more)
We just linked to an interesting little blog, Naval Architect and His
Profession. One of the postings on there was a basic “How to Measure
Pitch” article that gives a very simple overview of pitch and how to
visualize pitch.
A propeller can be defined as follows: A mechanical device formed by two or
more blades that spin around a shaft and produces a propelling force in
ships/boats.
There are various technical terms to define the propeller’s characteristics
such as: diameter, pitch, disc area relation, hub, bore etc. All these
characteristics are calculated to design the optim... (more)
NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a
new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Energy Harvesting in Action
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Ambient energy
Energy harvesting is the use of ambient energy to provide electricity for
small and or mobile equipment, whether electrical or electronic. It is
concerned with providing relatively maintenance free, long life equipment,
reducing the need for batteries. As is typical in... (more)
CORONADO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 01/26/12 -- With Valentines' Day just around
the corner, couples from coast to coast are looking for the perfect romantic
getaway -- and Coronado Island fits the bill. A favorite among San Diego
locals, this relaxed California beach town features a flat sand beach, spas,
art galleries and yacht marinas, as well as a tree-lined, mile-long Main
Street. In fact, exploring Coronado by bike is a wonderful way for couples to
see the sites and spend quality time with one another.
Located just across the bay from downtown San Diego, the Coronado Island
Ma... (more)
MIAMI, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In appreciation for the overwhelming
response to Compagnie du Ponant's 2011 marketing and sales efforts – more
than doubling their North American consumer bookings last year – the
company is responding during the popular "Wave Season" with "La Grande
Invitation" – an array of extra-special incentives for 2012 bookings.
Whether the traveler is looking to explore the remote shores of Antarctica,
where thousands of 'tuxedo-dressed' penguins greet the guests; the unspoiled
ports along the Dalmatian coast with its stunning landscape, hidden bays a... (more)
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