GL Garrad Hassan has released Version 4.4 of Bladed which has many new features.
This latest release of Bladed includes some important updates, particularly to the pitch actuator modelling, which now includes such additional features as setpoint trajectory planning, limit switches, end stops and variable torque limits. A new interactive user interface screen also provides a clearer description of the model and options available. This release also sees the introduction of a new interface between the simulation code and the external controller, making it more straightforward and clearer to write controllers that utilise a large number of variables and options. The floating capability has also been enhanced by the addition of a tool that allows the user to auto populate the stiffness matrix that represents a catenary mooring line from some basic line properties.
This latest release of Bladed includes some important updates, particularly to the pitch actuator modelling, which now includes such additional features as setpoint trajectory planning, limit switches, end stops and variable torque limits. A new interactive user interface screen also provides a clearer description of the model and options available. This release also sees the introduction of a new interface between the simulation code and the external controller, making it more straightforward and clearer to write controllers that utilise a large number of variables and options. The floating capability has also been enhanced by the addition of a tool that allows the user to auto populate the stiffness matrix that represents a catenary mooring line from some basic line properties.