Technical and Operational Evaluation of USCGC DORADO (WSES-1).
Abstract
The results of the Coast Guard Research and Development Center's Operational and Technical Evaluation of the 110-foot Bell-Halter SES are reported. The testing included evaluations of deck areas and internal volume, speed versus power, fuel consumption, towing capability, maneuverability, time to get underway, and visibility from the deckhouse. Moment to heel, motion in waves, sail area, susceptibility to slamming, performance in astern seas, and watertight integrity are also studied together with hull vibrations level, handling pollution gear, boom capability, and secondary variables. The Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL) covered the areas of seakeeping characteristics, habitability, equipment arrangement, mission support capability, boat launching, survivability, interoperability and logistics, maintainability and anchoring. Recommendations for improving test procedures and equipment have been included as an appendix to this report. Computer programs for collecting and evaluating the data are also given. A new procedure for performing inclining experiments is described. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA121314
Entities
People
- M. J. Goodwin
Organizations
- United States Coast Guard Research & Development Center