metacenter

• Término técnico en arquitectura naval que designa el punto de intersección de las líneas verticales que pasan por el centro de flotación de un buque en equilibrio y cuando se inclina; la distancia desde este punto al centro de gravedad indica la estabilidad de la embarcación.

A technical term in naval architecture referring to the point of intersection between the vertical lines through the center of buoyancy of a ship in equilibrium and when inclined; its distance above the center of gravity indicates the ship's stability.

1. Stability point in naval architectureC2formaltechnical

   The point of intersection between two vertical lines: one through the center of buoyancy of a ship's hull in equilibrium, and the other through the center of buoyancy when the ship is tilted. The height of this intersection above the center of gravity indicates the vessel's stability.

   Metacentro (en arquitectura naval)

   • The naval architect calculated the metacenter to ensure the ship's stability in rough seas.
   • A higher metacenter generally indicates a more stable vessel.
   • The distance between the center of gravity and the metacenter is a critical factor in ship design.