Subdivision - p-Factor (Damage Probability)

Probability p of damage in a given longitudinal zone per SOLAS II-1 Reg. 7-1 - based on zone length and position along L_S.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

p = 0.4 \cdot (x_2/L_S - x_1/L_S)

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$x_1, x_2$	Zone boundaries along L_S	m
$L_S$	Subdivision length	m

Source: SOLAS II-1 Reg. 7-1

Probability p of damage in a given longitudinal zone per SOLAS II-1 Reg.