The present invention relates to a hydrofoil system for a waterborne vessel, the hydrofoil system comprising- a controller;- a foil for engagement with the waterborne vessel- a plurality of adjustment members operable to vary the lift characteristics of the waterborne vessel;- a propeller; and- a plurality of sensors in electrical communication with the controller, each sensor configured to monitor flight parameters of the waterborne vessel and generate measured flight parameter data,- wherein the controller is in communication with the adjustment members and the sensors, and wherein the controller is configured to receive measured flight parameter data from the sensors and to control the operation and position of the adjustment members in dependence upon the received measured flight parameter data.Further provided is a waterborne vessel including such a hydrofoil system.The present invention further relates to a waterborne vessel including such a hydrofoil system


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    Title :

    AUTONOMOUSLY CONTROLLED HYDROFOIL SYSTEM


    Additional title:

    AUTONOM GESTEUERTES TRAGFLÜGELSYSTEM
    SYSTÈME D'HYDROPTÈRE À COMMANDE AUTONOME


    Contributors:
    PERCY IAIN (author) / INGOUF ROMAIN (author)

    Publication date :

    2025-04-23


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS



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