Deep-Draft Entrance Channels: Preliminary Comparisons Between Field and Laboratory Measurements

Abstract

This Coastal and Hydraulics Engineering Technical Note (CHETN) summarizes preliminary comparisons between field and laboratory measurements of wave-induced vertical motions at Barbers Point Harbor, HI (Figure 1). The importance of these wave motions to ship underkeel clearance allowances and channel depth requirements is described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA459001

Entities

People

  • Frank Sargent
  • Ivano Melito
  • Michael J. Briggs
  • Zeki Demirbilek

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Sets
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Frequency
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Guidance
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Measurement
  • Models
  • Navigation
  • Pressure Gages
  • Research Facilities
  • Ship Motion

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  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Control Systems Engineering.