The Use of Seakeeping in Ship Operations: A Status Report

Abstract

This report is the first in a series that will consider the inclusion of seakeeping in ship operations. The primary topic covered is the utilization of known ship performance data in the process of making operational decisions. State-of-the-art ship routing techniques are described and suggestions for improved routing techniques which reflect forecast wave conditions as well as the response characteristics (attainable speed) of the ship are given. The need for on-board seakeeping guidance of the fleet is illustrated and it is considered that the ongoing cooperative efforts of the research, design, and operations communities can now provide such guidance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA041588

Entities

People

  • David W Taylor
  • Susan Lee Bales

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Climate Change
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Directional
  • Energy Bands
  • Geometry
  • Grids
  • Inclusions
  • Mathematics
  • Measurement
  • Ocean Waves
  • Oceans
  • Ship Motion
  • United States Naval Academy
  • Validation

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.