Evaluation of the High Sea State Container Transfer System (HISEACOSTS) and Pontoon Air Cushion Kit (PACK) Technology Demonstration During Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (J-LOTS III-91)

Abstract

The Belvoir Research, Development and Engineering Center (BRDEC) developed the Pontoon Air Cushion Kit (PACK) technology demonstrator to enhance MCS mobility and amphibious capability during LOTS operations. This technical report the results of these technology demonstrations during the J-LOTS III exercises, at Fort Story, VA, 4-26 September 1991. BRDEC developed the High Sea State Container Transfer System (HISEACOTS) technology demonstrator to enable in-stream container cargo transfer from crane ships to Army hovercraft lighterage in high sea states.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA250133

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  • Brian David

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ballast Tanks
  • Chemistry
  • Containers
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Failure Analysis
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Gantries
  • Logistics
  • Materials
  • Materials Handling
  • Materials Handling Equipment
  • Military Equipment
  • Ships
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transportation
  • United States Transportation Command

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  • Environmental science

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  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.