25. Parameters Setup
Normally these parameters are entered during sea trial but can also be modified later on. See figures below:
Wheel Over Point (WOP)
Forwarding
distance = 1
How forwarding distance is defined
Theoretical turn
Forwarding distance is too short -
ship turns too late
Forwarding distance is too long -
ship turns too early
Influence of forwarding distance to ship's turn
25-6
Radius
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