Shiphandling Simulation: Application to Waterway Design - Softcover

Committee On Assessment Of Shiphandling Simulation; Marine Board; Commission On Engineering And Technical Systems; Division On Engineering And Physical Sciences; National Research Council

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309043387 ISBN 13: 9780309043380

Publisher: National Academies Press, 1992

Synopsis

As a result of major shipping disasters on all coasts, the safety of vessel operations in U.S. ports and waterways and the effectiveness of waterway designs are under increased scrutiny. But are traditional waterway design practices that rely heavily on rules of thumb and conservatism providing adequate margins of safety while keeping the overall costs of waterway projects within the funding capabilities of local project sponsors? Shiphandling Simulation addresses how computer-based simulation can be used to improve the cost- effectiveness of waterway design while satisfying safety objectives. The book examines the role of computer simulation in improving waterway design, evaluates the adequacy of data input, explores the validity of hydrodynamic and mathematical models, assesses required and achievable accuracy of simulation results, and identifies research needed to establish shiphandling simulation as a standard design aid. Case studies of waterway design efforts employing shiphandling simulation are analyzed and lessons learned are identified.

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About the Author

William C. Webster, Editor; Committee on Assessment of Shiphandling Simulation, Marine Board, National Research Council

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0309043387
• ISBN 13: 9780309043380
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 172
• Editor: Webster William C.