Ride control fore and aft

2014-11-05T10:08:00

The forward T-foils have their angle of attack controlled by hydraulic actuators

The Ride Control System (RCS) from UK company Naiad Dynamics combines a device similar to a trim tab, called an Interceptor at the transom and a T-Foil mounted forward. The company believes that it is a great contributor to solving the problem of allowing comfortable but rapid windfarm transfers.

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