Low-drag catamaran prototype unveiled in California

摘要

Astrange looking catamaran with a hull that dramatically reduces drag is undergoing sea trials in California.rnCalled Proteus, the 100-foot-long vessel with four long legs was developed by Marine Advanced Research Inc., of El Cerrito, Calif. The WAM-V concept was invented by Ugo Conti, who is known for design work in low-frequency antennas and geophysical instrumentation. He devoted several years to developing the novel concepts that led to the WAM-V.