FORECASTING FOR OFF-SHORE DRILLING RIGS

This paper provides a discussion of weather forecasting provided for offshore drilling rigs in the North Sea. This drilling activity started in 1964 and has continued with the use of many types of drilling rigs. These various types are described, considering their sensitivity to weather. The general principles of weather forecasting is discussed with application to drilling operations. Finally a discussion is provided concerning both wave forecasting and wind forecasting.

• Corporate Authors:

  Her Majesty Stationary Office

  49 High Holborn
  London WC1V 6HB,   England 
• Authors:
  • Ogiden, R J
• Publication Date: 1973-7

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 125-130
• Serial:
  • Marine Observer
  • Volume: 43
  • Issue Number: 241
  • Publisher: Her Majesty's Stationery Office

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Offshore platforms; Offshore structures; Safety; Water waves; Weather forecasting
• Old TRIS Terms: Platform safety; Sea surface characteristics; Wave forecasting
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00072653
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Texas A&M University, College Station
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 31 1974 12:00AM