TO FLY TO FLOAT--A HALF LIFE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The address delivered by the author upon assuming the presidency of the Institute of Marine Engineers is reprinted. It recapitulates some of his research and development work during many years in both the aerospace and marine fields and offers projections for the future. The work discussed in the marine half of the test (the "To Float?" section) includes the design of marine engineering systems using advanced methods of computer simulation; the development of subsea power generation systems; studies of the effect of variations in the water content of emulsified fuels; and the development of a self-discharge system designed for ships carrying coal but capable of also handling such materials as iron ore, pellets, and aggregates. The concluding sections of the address are devoted to a discussion of future engineering requirements and future manpower requirements

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  • Transactions paper
• Authors:
  • Thompson, R V
• Publication Date: 1990

Media Info

• Pagination: 16 p.
• Serial:
  • Institute of Marine Engineers Transactions
  • Volume: 102
  • Issue Number: Part 1
  • ISSN: 0309-3948

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer aided design; Fuel emulsions; Marine engineering; Propulsion; Statistical trends; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Ship power plants
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00661608
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM