Prove sperimentali di stabilità di rotta su un modello di chiatta a traino

Experimental Path Keeping Tests on a towed Barge Model First we explain the basic principles of path keeping of a ship, then we go through the tank tests carried out at our laboratory in the University of Trieste. These tests concern a barge towed by a tug and various devices we used to improve its efficiency. After a short investigation of the results obtained with the tank tests performed in a traditional way, we suggest a different and very easy experimental method suitable for towed bodies.