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The rules say:
My question is: we have used a semi submersible design for some time, sometimes called SWATH design. In some respect it is similar to an extreme version of a catamaran.
The principle is seen here:
Source: Wikipedia. Link with more info on SWATH: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small-...area_twin_hull
Our version look like this:
Would such a design be OK given that it satisfies the weight and dimension requirements? The vessel will always float and the water level will be somewhere at the vertical columns.
I think i understand what the rules intentions are, but I want to be sure I understand them correctly since "Mostly submerged" is a bit vague.
- Surface: The vehicle must float or use ground effect of the water. Mostly submerged/flying vehicles are forbidden for use as primary autonomous platform.
My question is: we have used a semi submersible design for some time, sometimes called SWATH design. In some respect it is similar to an extreme version of a catamaran.
The principle is seen here:
Source: Wikipedia. Link with more info on SWATH: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small-...area_twin_hull
Our version look like this:
Would such a design be OK given that it satisfies the weight and dimension requirements? The vessel will always float and the water level will be somewhere at the vertical columns.
I think i understand what the rules intentions are, but I want to be sure I understand them correctly since "Mostly submerged" is a bit vague.