The Significance of Seamanship and Positive Ship Control Techniques in Controlling Array Dynamics.

Abstract

The application of positive ship control techniques and the utilization of prudent seamanship are paramount in controlling the dynamics of long towed arrays. To this end, the maintenance of constant ship speed, and hence array speed, is fundamental in minimizing array deformation. Unfortunately, this heavily sea-state-dependent variable is virtually uncontrollable when 'conventional' converted oil drilling support vessels are employed as towing vessels. For many cases, linear regression analysis appears to adequately describe vertical array deformation. The need is clear for increased in situ array monitoring to provide a more thorough understanding of the parameters directly affecting array dynamics. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA061928

Entities

People

  • J. D. King

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Detectors
  • Arrays
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Science
  • Dead Reckoning
  • Detectors
  • Dynamics
  • Information Science
  • Linear Regression Analysis
  • Numbers
  • Regression Analysis
  • Statistical Inference
  • Statistics
  • Time Intervals
  • Towed Arrays
  • Undersea Surveillance

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  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design