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Development of a sailing dinghy simulator

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posted on 2023-05-16, 12:20 authored by Timothy GaleTimothy Gale, Justin WallsJustin Walls
A sailing dinghy simulator was developed that recreated the task of sailing in the laboratory. The simulator comprised the deck of a sailing dinghy, a pivoting support frame, a control system, instrumentation, a mathematical model of sailing dinghy dynamics and a computer simulation with a three-dimensional graphics display. Pneumatic rams were used to apply motion feedback. Estimated dinghy performance data were calibrated using on-water recordings of boat speed. A sailor's ability in sailing to windward was assessed using the simulator. The sailor performed typical sailing tasks, including tacking, hiking and judging laylines, and their activities were recorded for subsequent analysis. It was found that the simulator successfully simulated dinghy sailing and that the recorded data were useful for analysis of sailor performance. The simulator may be used in the training and assessment of sailors, ranging from the raw beginner through the experienced sailor. ©2000, Simulation Councils, Inc.

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Publication title

Simulation

Volume

74

Pagination

167-179

ISSN

0037-5497

Department/School

Tasmanian School of Medicine

Publisher

Society for Computer Simulation

Place of publication

San Diego, CA

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