Glossary

Acronym for 6 Degrees Of Freedom.

6-DOFⁱ is an advanced simulation capability that allows solid objects to move responding to forces of gravity and fluid pressures. Each degree of freedom represents a form of movement consisting of translations in 3 principal directions (x,y & z) and rotations (roll, pitch & yaw) about about axes aligned with the same 3 principal directions.

6-DOFⁱ is especially critical to modeling floating platforms and sea vessels. However, it can also be used to assess the stability of an aircraft.