What do we mean by "reserve buoyancy"

Deathblow · 02-11-06, 09:54 PM

quick technical question about sub dynamics.

I know that's its a measure of the ballast control of a sub, but what does the term "reserve buoyancy" specifically mean in terms of capabilities.

For example, how does a sub with 30% reserve buoyancy perform compared to a sub with 15% reserve buoyancy? Can it change depths significantly faster? Does it mean that the sub has better depth control to prevent broaching the sail in shallow waters?

And what where do the numbers "30%" and "15%" actually come from? Anyone that can shed some light on the subject?

02-11-06, 09:54 PM	#1
Deathblow Captain Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 518 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What do we mean by "reserve buoyancy" quick technical question about sub dynamics. I know that's its a measure of the ballast control of a sub, but what does the term "reserve buoyancy" specifically mean in terms of capabilities. For example, how does a sub with 30% reserve buoyancy perform compared to a sub with 15% reserve buoyancy? Can it change depths significantly faster? Does it mean that the sub has better depth control to prevent broaching the sail in shallow waters? And what where do the numbers "30%" and "15%" actually come from? Anyone that can shed some light on the subject?