Marine Boat Roll Damping Control with Mechanical Gyroscope: An Education Set-Up

Abstract

This paper presents the design of an educational tool for teaching gyroscopic stabilizing systems for marine vehicles. The tool is consist of a model boat, servo system for wave simulation, stabilizing gyroscope and measuring & control system. The tool help students to understand the gyroscopic effects and how gyro stabilizers work. The graphical user interface designed for controlling of wave stimulation and making the analysis of the stabilizing effect.