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According to this NYT article[1] the Saildrone is self-righting. There may also be some hollow space in the upper portion of the mast to prevent it from turtlin
by garrettgrimsley 9y ago
According to this NYT article[1] the Saildrone is self-righting. There may also be some hollow space in the upper portion of the mast to prevent it from turtling, like how a Hobie Cat has the mast-blimp.
>Underneath the boat are both a rudder to aid in steering and a keel, which will right the boat if it is knocked over.
[1] https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/05/technology/no-sailors-needed-robot-sailboats-scour-the-oceans-for-data.html https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/05/technology/no-sailors-nee...