Vessel wave heading control apparatus
US4769773A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 1985 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0208
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vessel wave heading control apparatus is disclosed for use on a floating vessel. Linear acceleration signals from two accelerometers, which sense the rotational acceleration of the vessel due to waves which impact the vessel from a particular direction, are processed by a computer which subsequently produces vessel heading change signals to the steering and propulsion means of the vessel. These signals indicate the required heading and required rate of change of vessel heading necessary to turn the vessel into the direction of the oncoming waves in a timely manner.
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