Figure 6-22.-FBCS controls at the pilothouse control console,
operation under normal conditions. The helmsman is
FOILBORNE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND
seated on the right with the primary maneuvering
OPERATING STATIONS
controls and displays arranged on the console within
his or her reach. The displays necessary for conning
The foilborne control systems include all the
and monitoring the ship are grouped on the left in
systems that allow a PHM in the foilborne mode to
front of the OOD seat. Overhead panels, which can be
respond to control commands. These systems include the
reached from either seat, contain the controls and
ACS, foilborne engine control system (FECS), foilborne
indicator lights for critical ship's systems and the
propulsor control system (FPCS), and the bulkhead-
windshield washer/wiper controls.
mounted electronics enclosure (BMEE). The foilborne
control systems also include the foilborne equipment and
Engineer Operating Station
systems found in the foilborne control stations, such as
the EOS and the pilothouse.
The EOS is located on the port side of the
platform deck adjacent to the gas turbine machinery
Pilothouse
room and turbine inner intake plenum. Although a
seat is available for a second operator or for training
Foilborne operation is primarily controlled from
purposes, the EOS is basically arranged for a one-
the pilothouse. The pilothouse control console, which
man operation.
is shown in figure 6-22, is designed for a two-man
