Wall-Sided Formula - Heel vs GZ
Wall-sided (Atwood) approximation for GZ at moderate heel - quick check before rigorous cross-curve integration.
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Formula, assumptions, and limits
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Metacentric height | m | |
| Metacentric radius | m | |
| Heel angle | rad |
Source: Rawson & Tupper Vol 1
In short
Wall-sided (Atwood) approximation for GZ at moderate heel - quick check before rigorous cross-curve integration.