FLIP | A Ship That Operates Vertically.

In this episode of Invents-KE, we explore one of the most unique vessels ever created-the Floating Instrument Platform, or FLIP. Operated by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, FLIP was a groundbreaking innovation in oceanographic research, designed to defy the usual principles of shipbuilding. With the ability to flip 90 degrees and stand vertically in the ocean, FLIP provided unparalleled stability for studying the sea.
Discover how FLIP’s unique design helped scientists make breakthroughs in wave dynamics, ocean currents, and underwater acoustics. We’ll take a look at how Dr. Fred Fisher and Dr. Walden T’s vision brought this extraordinary vessel to life in the 1960s and how it transformed the way we understand the ocean.
Sadly, FLIP’s journey came to an end in 2020. But its legacy in ocean research lives on.
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