Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Weighing

[Michael B Holt <tlohm@juno.com>]

On Sun, 04 Aug 2002 11:23:32 -0700 "Gary R. Boucher" writes:

>  The Center of Buoyancy is different.  The CB is usually 
>calculated.  I had a spread sheet that I used where I listed EVERYTHING 
>that went into the water.  For example; even a steel bar used for 
>support had it's volume calculated.  It was given an X, and Y position. 
Each 
>volume multiplied by the weight density of water gave a small upward 
>force.  Each force was summed as a torque about the X=0 and Y=0 axis 
>of my sub.  The result is the CB.  The CB MUST be located above the CM
or 
>the sub  will roll inverted.  This is good for excitement, but not good
for the 
>crew that has to right the mistake.

Can we see the spreadsheet?     Is it on line?




Mike H.



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