Floating Stable Platforms: Concepts and Applications
Abstract
The concept of applying large, stable floating structures to a variety of military missions and civilian needs is given increased emphasis about every 8 to 10 years. The recent military activity in the Persian Gulf and the frustrating negotiations for continued use of U.S. bases overseas (particularly in the Philippine Islands) have once again provided such emphasis. In the past, conceptual and technological capabilities have indicated the viability of applying large modular floating structures to replace the past reliance on foreign sites for forward area logistic and tactical support missions; and to provide immediate fully operational capability versus repetitive, expensive, long-term construction. This paper describes some early work by the U.S. Navy on a mobile ocean basing system (MOBS) concept, and relates how the Navy concepts and principles could also be applied to current needs. Marine engineering.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA217303
Entities
People
- Howard R. Talkington