Construction Details Cont'd.
2.5-5
Carbon Fiber Masts Cont'd.
A specially designed system is used to monitor stress levels in
the mast under harsh conditions. Twenty-four channels are simultaneously
monitored by a computer which records strains, wind data, and gravi-
tational acceleration due to slamming. This information is vital in
confirming the actual stress and load conditions in the spar. It
has also helped us to refine our design techniques to project actual
performance more closely. This unique blend of testing, design,
manufacture and quality control has been the driving force behind the
driving power of the Freedom spar. It is truly a technological
masterpiece.
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