Read before the Inst. of Naval Archts. Describes an appliance, proposed by the writer, the employment of which makes it possible not only to increase the period of oscillation of a vessel, but also to lessen her angle of heel. It depends in principle on the gyroscopic action of a rapidly rotating flywheel. (5300 w.)


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    Title :

    The gyroscopic effect of flywheels on board ships


    Additional title:

    Engng


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1904


    Remarks:

    Ills.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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