Deployable Waterfront Wet Tow Evaluation

Abstract

This report presents the results of a feasibility study of towing pontoon barges on their own buoyancy. A review of the specifications and the operation requirements of the pontoon barges, a survey of towing assets and techniques, as well as an evaluation of the critical environmental parameters are conducted to identify the requirements for wet tow operation. Hydrodynamic and seakeeping characteristics of the hull form are evaluated to assess the suitability of the pontoon barges for ocean towing. A parametric analysis is presented of alternatives and modifications required to achieve the operational requirements where deficiencies exist Design criteria required to implement the modifications are recommended.... Pontoon barges, wet tow feasibility, operational requirement, environmental parameters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA259374

Entities

People

  • Karl A. Stambaugh

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bow Thrusters
  • Civil Engineering
  • Deployment
  • Design Criteria
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Hulls (Marine)
  • Logistics
  • Materials
  • Model Tests
  • Naval Architecture
  • Panama Canal
  • Safety
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Wire

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design