Tuesday 25 July 2017

Longitudinal Stability


This video section should explain the basic elements of the different stability matters, and enable the user to:
·       Define trim
·       Define moment to change trim 1cm (MCT), and be able to read the values from a loading scale.
·       Understand that trim can be changed by moving or adding masses different places onboard.
·       Know the effect on trim when adding or moving masses.
·       Know that excessive trim may have a negative effect on the transverse stability, and why.

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