Improved Computer Modeling of Ship Progressive Flooding as a Design Tool

Abstract

When a ship suffers underwater damage, there is a rapid influx of water, followed by a period of slower progressive flooding. This results in flooding of compartments whose hull boundaries, but not interior bulkheads, are still intact. An existing computer model uses the FORTRAN computer language and formatted input files to model progressive flooding. This thesis uses MATLAB computer language and SIMULINK graphical user interface to provide a modular, expandable progressive flooding design tool.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA357599

Entities

People

  • Russell A. Wright Ii

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Bulkheads
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Computer Languages
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Floods
  • Flow
  • Flow Rate
  • Language
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metacentric Height
  • Naval Architecture
  • Simulations
  • Trim Angle
  • User Interface

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.