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Depth of Platform below SWL:

The depth of the platform's lowest point (typically the base of the outer columns) below the still water line.

Platform Reference Point Location:

The depth of the platform's reference point below the still water line. The reference point is the location at which the various hydrodynamic forces are applied to the floating platform.

Platform Heading:

The initial yaw orientation of the platform, measured anticlockwise from the global Y-axis.

Displaced water:

The total volume of water displaced by the floater in its initial, undisplaced position.

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Description

Main Column Length:

The length of the central column.

Main Column Diameter:

The diameter of the central column.

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Description

Upper Section Length:

The length of the upper section of each outer column.

Upper Section Diameter:

The diameter of the upper section of each outer column.

Base Section Length:

The length of the base section of each outer column.

Base Section Diameter:

The diameter of the base section of each outer column.

Spacing:

The spacing between the outer columns (which are arranged in the form of an equilateral triangle in plan view) measured centre-to-centre (i.e. excluding the column diameters).

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Diameter of Cross Braces:

The diameter of the cross braces.