Application of Numerical Optimization Techniques to Surface Combatant Design Synthesis

Abstract

This thesis presents the effort to incorporate a numerical optimizer into an existing ship design synthesis math model. The goal is to improve the functionality of the model while retaining the intrinsic value of the model's friendly user interface, which is greatly advantageous for its use as a learning tool. A description of the math model and its origin and intent are presented along with a discussion of numerical optimization techniques and tools. The integration and linking software is described along with the actual Integrated Ship Design System. Results of comparison and sensitivity studies are also presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA355524

Entities

People

  • Neil E. Meister

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Intact Stability
  • Marine Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metacentric Height
  • Naval Architecture
  • Naval Vessels (Combatant)
  • Navigation
  • Ship Design
  • Shipbuilding
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Two Dimensional

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design