SHIP'S BRIDGE CONTROL CONSOLE SYSTEM. STUDY REPORT ON SHIP'S CONTROLLABILITY SYSTEM

The report is confined primarily to controlled ship steering performance. However, steering performance depends on other factors not explicitly considered variables in the study but implicit in the nature of the problem. In particular, the study was concerned to a degree with the dynamics of ship hulls and rudder design and, thus, ship stability. Essentially, the study took the following form: find the functional relationship of all factors that affect the steering loop performance as a function of control modes, keeping the other factors that affect performance constant. For successful attack on this problem, it was necessary: (a) that the functional relationships be well understood and; (b) that the system be studied for realistic values of the 'constants'. Within these guidelines the study was restricted to a Mariner hull and conventional rudders. Eventually, of course, it will be desirable to explore other important areas of ship control, such as dynamic stability versus rudder activity and others.

• Corporate Authors:

  Sperry Piedmont Company

  Division of Sperry Rand Corporation
  Charlottesville, VA  United States 
• Authors:
  • Williams, V E
  • Noble, T F
• Publication Date: 1964-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 168 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges (Ships); Consoles; Maneuverability; Maneuvering; Performance; Rudders; Ship pilotage; Steering systems; Vehicle design
• Old TRIS Terms: Bridge consoles; Steering system design
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00027663
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: JA-250-0043A
• Contract Numbers: MA-2720
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 9 1973 12:00AM