Maneuvering Simulation of Two Ships Passing Head to Head in a Canal,
Abstract
A series of experiments were run in the 140 foot model basin at the David W. Taylor Naval Ship R and D Center (DTNSRDC) to determine the loads induced on one ship when passed by another ship in a shallow canal. Two 3.84 m LWL ship models were used in the experiments in a 3.05 m wide by .25 m deep canal. Model force and moment loading data and the results from a maneuvering simulation show that two way traffic with large ships in the Gaillard Cut of the Panama Canal may be feasible. The acceleration and deceleration of a ship crossing Miraflores Lake are also discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA068507
Entities
People
- David W Taylor
- John O'dea
- Steven P Fisher