I posted the original inspiration and concept evolution so some could see how I arrived at the design.
It is interesting to see how others interpret the design. It is a bit like art. Everybody sees something different.
As a designer and inventor, I am sure you have your own take about using the concept. I look forward to seeing your interpretation.
A template is 2-dimensional. There is a 3rd dimension. That dimension is the component that motivated the development of my modified dolphin-tail concept. The tail template is the foundation for the 3-D element (the secret sauce) …
Since I have given one member the recipe for my secret sauce, it seems only fair that I post the essence for everybody.
I am a scientist at the core. One of the basic tenets of true science is to make information/discoveries available to all.
A template is 2-dimensional (horizontal layout). The 3rd dimension would be the shape or profile of the tail in vertical section. The main ingredient for my secret sauce is the asymmetric foil. I developed the angular dolphin-tail concept because I felt it would be the best foundation for incorporating an asymmetric foil. Basically, the modified dolphin tail is a WingTail -- not to be confused with bumps on a rail.
Interesting…good feature for control at the cost of some drag, but the asymmetric foil pictured above requires fluid flow over both surfaces to work. Most tails are planing surfaces…unless you intend the ‘tips’ to submerge…so they would act as ‘horizontal’ fins…
The main point to take away from this post is the word ‘ventilated’. If your first try at this does not work, use a fence to prevent ventilation. That will pose an ergonomic + safety issue, though.
