Apparatus for reducing roll and pitch motions of floating vessel

Details Apparatus for reducing roll and pitch motions of floating vessel Apparatus for reducing roll and pitch motions of floating vessel

1983-02-15

1984-07-10

Basinger, Sherman D.

Ships

Ballasting

Water tanks

114126, B63B 3903, B63B 3906

Patent

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044586191

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for substantially reducing the roll and pitch motions of a floating vessel in commonly occurring seas is described. The apparatus comprises a recessed cavity formed in a substantial area of the bottom of the hull of the vessel and has an airblower coupled to the cavity for introducing air into it. The apparatus may include horizontal planes for restoring the effect of the added mass of the water on the stability of the vessel.

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patent: 3797440 (1974-03-01), Pangalila
patent: 3896755 (1975-07-01), Marbury

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