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US 12,145,698 B2Granted
Methods and systems for free-floating nautical stationkeeping
AssigneeLone Gull Holdings, Ltd.
InventorsGrzegorz Filip, Bradley Beeksma
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for nautical stationkeeping of free-floating objects. In one example, a method includes adjusting translational motion of a body freely floating in water by rotating the body. The translational motion may be adjusted, for instance, to maintain the body within a geographic area. In certain examples, the adjustment of the translational motion may be realized via a Magnus effect induced by rotating the body. The body may be configured as, for example, a free-floating object such as a wave engine.
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A wave engine, comprising:
- a buoyant body having rotational symmetry about a vertical axis;
- a water reservoir incorporated into the buoyant body;
- a pair of outlet ports in fluid communication with the water reservoir and positioned on opposite sides of the buoyant body, said pair of outlets positioned to release water from the water reservoir in opposing, parallel directions;
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- at least one processor in communication with a a remote controller for automated positioning the wave engine;
- and controlling an amount of water released from the pair of outlet ports to induce rotation of the buoyant body:
- wherein the induced rotation of the buoyant body generates a Magnus effect resulting in a lift force which adjusts a direction of a translational motion of the wave engine in accordance with the positioning from the remote controller.
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