Incidentally.....this is not fully submersible as the LRT barge, it is semi-submersible. The level of upper flotation is set to float the sub off the deck by (X)"....(better be a damn nice flat day too)!
If this proves mathematically stable enough to be viable, you would launch this from a standard trailer, in "skinny water", then tow to the dive site, just like the LRT barge, then vent down the pontoons. Your 1500w generator, blower and other goodies stay dry above on top of either aluminum, or composite foam filled floats.
Joe
From: "Joseph Perkel" <joeperkel@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] A Solution
Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2006 17:53:18 +0000
Gentlemen,I seem to keep coming back to this particular solution, probably because as a mechanical guy...I can figure out how to build this. As a pilot, I can visualize CG, W&B and forces at work, but what I am not......is an engineer.That lack of knowledge and my desire to build a successful and uniquely spectacular project, is partly the impetus to pursue Naval Architecture,.... but I am not there yet. I do not yet know how to calculate for surface stability of floating bodies, but I do have an idea of what's required.the link below is in case the photo won't loadMy post to Rick about width is what it is.....a guess. Would this be unstable at 8.5' ???, the key is in the math. Somewhere in here is the answer to this particular option. I'll let Jay speak to the sea sled option as it's beyond my ability to envision it.Thanks to everyone for the participation, the results are self evident.Joe
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