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Keeping an aircraft carrier stable at sea is crucial to the safety and efficiency of operations. The USS Harry S. Truman, one of the largest aircraft carriers in the world, has more than 6.000 sailors on board and nearly 100 fighter jets, each worth more than $30 million. So how does this behemoth stay level?
On July 8, 2022, a fighter jet crashed off the deck of the USS Harry S. Truman due to violent weather in the Mediterranean Sea. This incident raised questions about how such a large aircraft carrier could be affected by storms.
Aircraft carriers, due to their size and weight, have a natural stability that prevents them from capsizing easily. However, waves and winds can cause dangerous movements. The safety of the 6.000 sailors on board is the top priority, and an unstable ship can lead to serious accidents.
To maintain stability, the US Navy uses advanced simulation tools that test the ship's performance in various sea conditions before it is even built.
These tests on aircraft carriers help create optimized and safe designs. One of the main features that help with stability is the use of ballast. Ballast is the additional weight added to the ship's hull, usually through water pumped into specific tanks.
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The USS Harry S. Truman has ballast tanks that can hold millions of gallons of water, automatically adjusting stability in real time as sea conditions change.
In addition to ballast, the aircraft carrier uses anchors to keep it in place during strong winds or rough seas.
The ship's hull is designed in a V-shape, which helps cut through waves and reduce rolling motion. Regular maintenance is crucial. The US Navy performs frequent inspections and maintains all systems in optimal condition. This includes replacing worn parts and upgrading equipment.
Keeping the USS Harry S. Truman level and safe is a combination of advanced engineeringa, cutting-edge technology and constant maintenance. These efforts ensure that the aircraft carrier can operate safely even in the most challenging sea conditions.
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