Ship-Helicopter System Analysis

Abstract

The objective of the report is to identify limitations to Coast Guard ship-helicopter (ship/helo) operations on WMEC and WHEC class vessels, and to study possible ways to remove these limitations to increase ship/helo utilization. A systems analysis technique was used to identify and describe the interrelationships among the system elements which affect ship/helo operations. Inherent limitations of ships and helicopters are described, as well as possible missions and modes of combined operations. Special consideration is given to the HARPOON, BEARTRAP, and SHAG helicopter rapid-securing and release systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 07, 1973
Accession Number
AD0774764

Entities

People

  • H. A. Cress
  • J. C. Minor
  • R. A. Egen

Organizations

  • Battelle Memorial Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Coast Guard
  • Engineers
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fire Fighting
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Fuselages
  • Helicopters
  • Landing Gear
  • Naval Architecture
  • Ship Stability
  • Spars
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

Readers

  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Systems Analysis and Design