Worldwide Buoy Technology Survey. Volume 3. Appendix C. Buoy Illustrations

Abstract

The findings and analysis results from all Task B efforts are presented. The results of worldwide surveys are presented in separate subsections: (1) For the major countries' national navigation authorities; (2) For commercial institutions in the major navigation countries; (3) For the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities; and (4) For the national authorities and manufacturers of other countries. A review of the findings and trends from all surveys are included. Appendix A contains the summaries of all interviews held during the worldside surveys as recorded. Hard copies of all 381 U.S. and foreign buoy records included in the BTIS Database are contained in Appendix B along with curves of cumulative cross-sectional areas following the records of all buoys for which such curves could be developed. In Appendix C, illustrations of all 381 buoys are presented. Appendix D contains the methods used in computing cumulative areas, nominal visual ranges, and radar ranges for individual buoys.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA248407

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  • Christopher J. Reyling
  • Fontain M. Johnson
  • John C. Daidola
  • Nedret S. Basar
  • Richard T. Walker

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  • Acoustic Equipment
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