Advances in Naval Architecture for Future Surface Warships

Abstract

This paper is a summary of some possible advances in the naval architecture of fast surface warships, as forecast for a recent NATO Long-Term Scientific Study. The forecasts cover resistance and propulsion, seakeeping, stability and control, materials and structures, and power plants, considering both conventional and unconventional hull types. They do not address any aspect of the combat systems or other outfit installed. On the basis of these forecasts, the potential of promising types of surface warships is outlined, in so far as this is possible without specifying the function of a ship or its payload. These conclusions reflect a consensus reached by 35 experts from the seven nations participating in the NATO study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA117257

Entities

People

  • Michael C. Eames

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Cushion Vehicles
  • Aircrafts
  • Boats
  • Composite Materials
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Ground Effect
  • Ground Effect Machines
  • Hulls (Marine)
  • Materials
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Naval Architecture
  • Navy
  • Payload
  • Surface Effect Ships
  • Surface Effect Vehicles
  • Turbines

Readers

  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design