Total Ride Control®

Total Ride Control® is Naiad Dynamics' approach to the continuous and simultaneous dampening of multiple ship motions in real time, using a variety of control surfaces selected for the hull form, size and speed of the vessel. The approach was pioneered through work with the US Navy and the fast ferry industry and has since been applied to high-speed and advanced hull form luxury yachts.

Key features

• Continuous, simultaneous damping of multiple ship motions in real time
• Effectors include T-Foils, trim tabs, interceptors, air cushion control, fins and canards, spanning/lifting foils, yaw control fins, rudder roll control and the Dynamic BowFoil & SternFoil
• Simulation and prediction used to select the best combination of devices

Applications

• Commercial fast ferries; the company states its ride control systems operate on most of the world's commercial fast ferries
• Naval and coast guard vessels (over 55 navies and coast guards, per the company)
• High-speed and advanced hull form luxury yachts