Manoeuvring- turning circles Flashcards
1
Q
What is P
A
Initial pivot point
2
Q
What is PP
A
Final pivot point
3
Q
What is RFM
A
Resistance to Forward Motion
4
Q
What is LR
A
Lateral Resistance
5
Q
What is D
A
Drift angle at the bridge
6
Q
What is R
A
Ruder force (sideways and forward force)
7
Q
What is drift
A
The angle between the vessel’s fore and aft line and the tangent to the turning circle
8
Q
A