2006-12-23 14:54:03 · 2 answers · asked by doni d 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Give more info, doni d. If this is a Mathematics question, we need something like an equation to describe the shape of the ship shell. But even then, I suspect my knowledge wouldn't extend to working out the roll axis, but someone else might.
2006-12-23 15:03:54 · answer #1 · answered by Hy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A ship use the Bow/Mast Starboard coordinate system. The roll a-axis would befrom bow to stern and would correspond to the x-axis in solid geometry. The Starboard axis would correspond to the y axis, and the mast axis would correspond to the z-axis. I do not know of any formula for finding the exact x- or roll-axis.
Ships at sea must of course constantly correct the coordinate system as the ship rolls, pitches, and yaws.
2006-12-23 23:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by ironduke8159 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋