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James. I haven't tested an emergency ascent straight up, and I expect there
would be wobble in that situation due to the flattened sphere shape. Still, the
low center of gravity will keep it up-right even with a wobble.
I have tested the model's ability to self right. Even when held under
upside down and released, it flipped over before it floated up the distance of
it's diameter.
This simple test was done before the addition of the new ballast tank
design. Before I commit to the boat shape, I'll be doing more testing. I need to
make scale model tanks and attach them to the model hull. It's a lengthy process
to make these models and make them weigh the same as the full scale would. Right
now I'm concentrating on the pressure hull. You have brought up a good point
though and I thank you for that. Frank D. Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. |