I'm new to using git so please bear with me
I have (tried to) send some ammendments via a fork and pull request
I have not compiled under windows, I have compiled under linux however I have not uploaded the executables
The ammendment I have made for your consideration and incorporation are as follows :-
1. Softcode the roll period
as it is primarly a function of the stability condition of the vessel so in the models/ownship.boat.ini there is a new parameter of
rollPeriod=6
denoting a roll period of 6 seconds. this parameter can be altered to suit the vessel, Something like a car carrier would typicall be 12 sec. future plans for this is to softcode pitch period too and to try and model a propensity for synchronous and parametric rolling which is basically a rapid increase in the amplitude of the roll due to resonance between the natural roll period of the vessel and the wave encouter period
2. Place a very basic rate of turn indicator on the GUI, also moving a few exisiting controls to accommodate it
todo on this would be to softcode the range is measures, A rib would turn far faster than a vlcc.
3. Alter the user's interaction with the steering to more accurately reflect follow up mode on a ship. The rudder can only be moved at a limited speed, but the steering wheel can be moved instantaneously. To that end the user now controls the "wheel" and the rudder follows it at the rate defined in boat.ini of Ownship the units being degrees per second
RudderAngularVelocity=6
the above example would define the rudder can be moved by the steering gear through a maximum of 6 degrees per second
typical values for a rib woudl be 90, almost instentaneous
for a 100m general cargo ship 2 degrees per second
big old vlcc 1 degree per second
I hope this meets with your approval
