Height regulator for hydrofoil - has height sensor signals compared with upper and lower height reference signal and control by fins mounted on foils

摘要

The height regulator for a hydrofoil has control fins on each foil. The regulator receives a signal of the height of the hull above the surface of the water. The regulator also receives two fixed reference signals which are fixed at the maximum and minimum height above the water for buffeting not to occur. The regulator compares the real signal to the reference signals and activates the control fins which adjust the height of boat until it lies between the preset limits.