RP FLIP research vessel could roll over from a horizontal to a vertical position

In the horizontal position of the American research platform RP FLIP it looks like an unusually "long-nosed" ship whose length is 108 meters. A vertically - like a float because, after rotating 90 degrees above the surface of the water remains the only 17 meter vessel.





Inside the "Flip" everything is done so as to be able to steer the boat and live on it in both horizontal and vertical position. The vessel is designed for the study of wave height, acoustic signals, temperature and density of the water, and also for collecting meteorological data. The "Flip" no engine, it moves with the help of tugboats.



via factroom.ru