Seagrass Control Project: Containment Boom Evaluation. A Method to Protect Seawater Intakes from Seagrass Accumulation.

Abstract

Blockage of shipboard seawater intakes by drifting seagrass has historically created significant engineering problems requiring diver assistance and/or pump replacement. Blockage can be successfully prevented using an off-the-self, GSA approved, containment boom system. A heavy-duty vinyl-coated nylon containment curtain (300 ft long x 4 ft deep) with 6-inch diameter floats and 1/4-inch galvanized chain ballasts was found to be effective in preventing drifting seagrass from entering a boomed test berth. This report presents the findings of a 5-month study conducted at Trumbo Annex, NAVSTA Key West with the assistance and cooperation of COMPHMRON-TWO.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA137695

Entities

People

  • H. W. Goforth Jr.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Sciences
  • Biology
  • Boats
  • Chemistry
  • Deployment
  • Diameters
  • Engineering
  • Experimental Design
  • Frequency
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • New York
  • Pegasus Class Hydrofoils
  • Shallow Water
  • Ships
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Water

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.