Behavior and Handling of Ships
Author | : Henry H. Hooyer |
Publisher | : Schiffer + ORM |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2009-08-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781507300725 |
ISBN-13 | : 1507300727 |
Rating | : 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Behavior and Handling of Ships by : Henry H. Hooyer
Download or read book Behavior and Handling of Ships written by Henry H. Hooyer and published by Schiffer + ORM. This book was released on 2009-08-21 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to author Captain Henry H. Hooyer, forces acting on the ship have an effective lever arm with respect to a hypothetical pivot point. The forces creating or affecting this pivot point include the ship’s motion, underwater resistance, and momentum. The book will be particularly helpful to pilots and ships’ officers, and those whose jobs require a thorough understanding of ship behavior.