Environmental and Motion Data Obtained during the JLOTS (Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore) II RO/RO (Roll-On/Roll-Off) Phase Trial Conducted with the MV CYGNUS

Abstract

This report presents environmental and ship motion data obtained during the JLOTS II RO/RO Phase Trial conducted with the MV CYGNUS, a self- sustaining RO/RO ship. The operating environment, from 12 to 16 July 1983 in the Chesapeake Bay off Fort Story, was quite calm and hot. The waves were 1.5 feet (0.5 meters) and less with light and variable winds. The results obtained from the measurements show that the heading of the ship will oscillate + or - 180 degrees (in light winds) as the tide changes from high to low and back.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA142098

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  • David W Taylor
  • G. A. Rossignol

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms

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  • Air Temperature
  • Amplitude
  • Bays
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Reduction
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Gages
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Rain Gages
  • Relative Motion
  • Ship Motion
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Virginia

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  • Coastal Oceanography
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