Turning Circles Flashcards
1
Q
Outline Some Factors affecting a vessel’s turning circle
A
- Rudder Angle
- Approach Speed
RPM - Direction of Turn
- Depth of Water
- Conditions of loading,
- Trim
- Wind speed
- Tidal stream
2
Q
Advance
A
Distance traveled by the ship from when rudder angle was initially applied to when the ships heading has fully changed by 90 degree
3
Q
Transfer
A
Distance travelled by the vessel in a lateral direction to the initial course (when the vessel is fully facing 90 degrees)
4
Q
Tactical Diametre
A
5
Q
Drift angle
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6
Q
Rate of turn
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