Re: [Paddlewise] Radius of Gyration

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_home.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 23:06:47 -0400
Elaine Harmon wrote:

> On Sun, 25 Jul 1999, Matt Broze wrote:
>
> > The radius of gyration is the distance k from the axis of rotation at which
>
> OK, which axis, the vertical(yaw), long axis of the boat(roll), or beam
> axis(pitch). (Hope I got those right, Pat Moss will be at me if not....) e

Each has its own radius of gyration.   For a long, skinny kayak, the
pitch and yaw values will be similar in value.  The roll radius of gyration
will be small.

Mike

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