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la poupe en guidage de flux

English translation: Constanzi stern

12:01 Feb 29, 2012
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime / Ship design
French term or phrase: la poupe en guidage de flux
Hello,

I have just posted a query about terminology related to ship design and have a second question.

This is in the same text as before on the subject of cruise companies.

This time I am mystified by "la poupe en guidage de flux."

... le dernier projet de XXX qui dans le dessin de la carène applique des idées élaborées comme le siège d'onde, une forme particulière de la proue, et la poupe en guidage de flux, capable de mettre en valeur la forme caractéristique de la coque.

I came up with: ... In his design for the hull, he applied ideas such as the wave seat, the particular shape of the bow, and stern flow guide, which could emphasise the characteristic shape of the hull.

Again, any suggestions welcome. I found one translation on the Internet (stern flow guide) but I'm not sure it's correct.

Thank you,

Jane
Jane Golding
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:29
English translation:Constanzi stern
Explanation:
big guess
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Graham macLachlan
Local time: 01:29
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Thank you very much. I think you are right.
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Summary of answers provided
1Constanzi stern
Graham macLachlan
Summary of reference entries provided
Joking aside
Michael GREEN

Discussion entries: 3





  

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Constanzi stern


Explanation:
big guess


Graham macLachlan
Local time: 01:29
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 352
Grading comment
Thank you very much. I think you are right.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Michael GREEN: Wotz this Graham - trying t' blind us wiv science agin ... ?!!!
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Reference comments


1 hr
Reference: Joking aside

Reference information:
Graham is probably right. See weblink.
"the Oceanic has a Constanzi stern. A Constanzi stern has two parts. The upper part of the stern is rounded (cruiser style stern) but at the waterline, like most modern ships, it is boxy and flat (transom stern). This combination of a cruiser and transom at the waterline, while odd and seemingly out of place, has extremely good hydrodynamic properties and can reduce vibration. The transom stern can have a hydroplaning effect helping to give lift to the stern as she makes speed thereby increasing efficiency while the rounded cruiser stern provides a more graceful, refined architectural appearance. "
That sounds like the "poupe en guidage de flux"


    Reference: http://claytonshipping.com/OceanicII.aspx
    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constanzi_stern
Michael GREEN
France
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Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 56
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