Center of Gravity and Buoyancy
Stability calculator - the center of gravity vs. the center of buoyancy. Analyze hull stability, righting torque, and capsizing conditions.
Center of Gravity and Buoyancy
Stability analysis based on the relationship between the center of gravity and center of buoyancy.
Key Concepts:
- Center of Gravity: The point in a body where the gravitational force may be taken to act
- Center of Buoyancy: The center of gravity for the volume of water which a hull displaces
Stability States:
- Stable: When the hull is upright and the center of gravity and center of buoyancy are on the same vertical line
- Meta-stable: When the center of buoyancy is below the center of gravity (most common case)
- Righting Torque: The moment created when the hull tilts, attempting to return it to upright
- Capsize: When excessive tilting causes the buoyancy and gravity forces to create a moment that destabilizes the hull