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Side view of the fiberglass model, while
submerged, in still water. Note the gradations on the floats.
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A shot of the other design that was tried in the tow tank,
constructed of polyethylene pipe. |
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A shot of the tow tank at the UM campus. Waves are generated
by computer-controlled machinery at the end of the tank. Wave
period and height are adjustable. |
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Closer shot of the floats. The calculated buoyancy of the
actual floats could be checked against the models by weighting
the model floats; each bolt weighed 8 oz.
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People looking on as the fiberglass model is tested at
the surface. |
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Modeling proved to be a good way for people to discuss
what they were seeing, share ideas, make easy modifications,
etc.
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Watching the models work in the tank really gets people's
attention |
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A portrait of how information gets shared. John (left)
and Babe, watching how the raft is performing, and talking
about their ideas on working through the technical problems.
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This project was an interesting and productive collaboration.
Left is Dr. John Riley of UMaine, Babe Stanley is in the
middle, and to the right is Roger Fleming, of the Conservation
Law Foundation. Each person brought something to the table,
to work on a problem of interest to all.
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