September 13, 2004
Wave Runner

New Scientist is carrying this article summarizing an innovative new development in ship design. In an effort to reduce disruptive wave patterns in crowded harbors and sea lanes, Taiwanese scientists have designed a unique "wavy" hull shape that promises to reduce such turbulence by nearly a third. Even better, the hull generates less drag, and therefore ships using it should be cheaper to operate. Sometimes everyone wins!

Posted by scott at September 13, 2004 12:09 PM

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