Nimble Skyscrapers at Sea.

• Autores: Mark Fischetti
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 299, Nº. 1, 2008, págs. 94-95
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article focuses on steering and propulsion systems for large cruise ships. It states that an innovative propulsion system called the Azipod, made by ABB Oy in Finland, is replacing the traditional rear propeller with rudder. It mentions that the electric motor and propeller hang under the rear of the ship and can rotate 360 degrees, and that small bow thrusters under the waterline in the nose of the ship's hull can assist in pushing the ship from side to side near docks or obstructions. INSET: DID YOU KNOW....