摘要:
A wind propelled surfboard which has a catamaran hull wherein each hull can be folded to a collapsed position. Also, the mast and boom are capable of being folded when into a collapsed position when not in use.
摘要:
A method for reducing radar cross section of an object that has conductive portions and that is expected to be scanned by radar, which includes providing the object with a multiple layer radar cross section reducing structure that reduces or entraps or dissipates radar waves therein so that the size or configuration of the object cannot be correctly detected by radar scanning. The invention also relates to the radar cross section reducing structure alone or associated with an object such as a vehicle that transports personnel or equipment. The structure can be provided on an object that previously has no stealth capability or it can be applied to an object that already has stealth capability for increasing its capability to prevent correct detection by radar scanning.
摘要:
A self-steering arrangement for sailboats comprising a counterbalanced vane pivoted on a horizontal axis and coupled by cables to the trim tab of an auxiliary rudder. The vane is pivotable about a second horizontal axis orthogonal to the first to accommodate variations in wind force. The vane is also pivotable about a vertical axis relative to its mounting to permit it to be aligned with the apparent wind direction relative to the course desired for the boat. The entire arrangement is so mounted that the rudder portion may be withdrawn out of the water to permit conventional maneuvering, and is readily mountable and demountable on a boat without disturbing the normal operation thereof.