NAIAD DYNAMICS

The 84-metre trimaran White Rabbit is unlike any other yacht in the world, so her motion control system would have to be the most unique and sophisticated ever produced for the yacht market.

Naiad Dynamics was distinctly qualified to meet that challenge using its Total Ride Control® (TRC) ship motion control technology.

TRC is a multi-axis system capable of simultaneously dampening roll, pitch, heave and yaw using a wide variety of effectors that are automatically and continuously positioned by an advanced control system.

Although a recent introduction for luxury yachts, these effectors and controls have been developed and perfected by Naiad Dynamics over decades while supplying commercial and military ships.

Active fins, canards, T-foils, spanning foils, interceptors, yaw fins, rudders and other effectors are used in various combinations to provide the most effective solution regardless of hull form, speed or intended use of the vessel.

For White Rabbit, four active foils spanning between the centre and outer hulls (two per side) were selected due to the unique characteristics of a trimaran hull.

The foils are individually controlled to provide roll, pitch and heave control as well as maintain a true running attitude (list and trim). In addition, a single active trim tab was fitted to the center hull to assist with pitch and trim control. The TRC system not only improves seakeeping and delivers the most comfortable ride, it also maximises fuel efficiency and minimises point-to-point travel times.

Naiad Dynamics: more than just roll stabilisation.