DP Station-Keeping Footprint
DP-operated vessel's station-keeping circle radius under environmental load, per IMCA M103 footprint test.
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Formula, assumptions, and limits
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total environmental force | kN | |
| Available side thrust | kN | |
| Empirical footprint gain | m/kN |
Source: IMCA M103 - DP footprint tests; IMCA M140 - DP capability
In short
DP-operated vessel's station-keeping circle radius under environmental load, per IMCA M103 footprint test.