... of equilibrium (VPP) and transient states of motion (DVPP). It is an open modular workbench for the analysis of floating rigid body equilibrium conditions and motions. Using a flexible architecture with so called force modules, specific set-ups can be built. The individual force components acting on the rigid...

... the hardware have been housed into the data aggregation unit which, and software system in detail. First results of field tests beside its data logging capabilities also includes telemetry will be presented and the next steps in the system modules like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless development are outlines...

... Prediction Program (VPP), and shape validation (based upon VSPARS) modules. Applicability of the inviscid CFD was validated by comparison to a limited number of viscous flow solutions, i.e. RANS analysis, performed by Porto Ricerca. Two mainsails were considered, a conventional TP52 style...

... suite with a single user interface and a common data format. GtkCAD's modular design allows the user to load plug-in modules at runtime to add the functionality needed for the task at hand. The modular design also allows the user to customize GtkCAD to suit their particular needs at any given time...

... or augment existing polar plots for the effect of a following sea. The simulation is comprised of three main modules: the wave induced longitudinal force, the resistance force and the sail aerodynamic force. The resistance and wave force modules have been validated through semi-captive model experiments...