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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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* External truss is a minimal-waterline way to provide support. | * External truss is a minimal-waterline way to provide support. | ||
* Balance spar ensures we have some differential buoyancy based on height, for stability. | * Balance spar ensures we have some differential buoyancy based on height, for stability. | ||
| − | * Uses [[ | + | * Uses [[HangingBallast]] |
| − | * Will probably want a [[ | + | * Will probably want a [[LightTopHull]] |
| − | * Depending on platform shape, can be [[ | + | * Depending on platform shape, can be [[FractalTiling]] |
| − | * Lower hull can be used for [[ | + | * Lower hull can be used for [[EntrainedSeawater]] |
* Balance spar also provides access to waterline for cargo, moon pool, etc. | * Balance spar also provides access to waterline for cargo, moon pool, etc. | ||
== Requirements Analysis == | == Requirements Analysis == | ||
| − | We will compare this to the [[ | + | We will compare this to the [[Dumbbell]], since it is very similar. |
* Safety - Truss support may be stronger than a single spar. | * Safety - Truss support may be stronger than a single spar. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:47, 3 June 2008
Description
Detail
- External truss is a minimal-waterline way to provide support.
- Balance spar ensures we have some differential buoyancy based on height, for stability.
- Uses HangingBallast
- Will probably want a LightTopHull
- Depending on platform shape, can be FractalTiling
- Lower hull can be used for EntrainedSeawater
- Balance spar also provides access to waterline for cargo, moon pool, etc.
Requirements Analysis
We will compare this to the Dumbbell, since it is very similar.
- Safety - Truss support may be stronger than a single spar.
- Comfort - Almost all space is on top platform, which means it is in the sun, which is nice.
- Cost - Truss support may be cheaper than a single spar.
- Cargo - Bringing cargo into external strut area may make it easier to hoist.
