New KG after Weight Addition
Moment-method update of KG when a weight is loaded at a known height above keel.
New KG
8.274m
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Moment-about-keel balance: old moment plus added moment divided by new total weight. Applied repeatedly during loading to track KG continuously.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG before addition | m | loading computer | |
| Initial displacement | t | loading computer | |
| Weight added | t | manifest | |
| Height above keel of added weight | m | stow plan | |
| New KG | m | result |