GREAT LAKES TRANSPORT: TECHNOLOGICAL FORECAST AND MEANS OF ACHIEVEMENT

A program is proposed for research and development aimed at the rejuvenation of the Great Lakes maritime industry. The program is set within a framework of the commercial needs for transport, suggesting many potential technological advances that can help waterborne trade survive land-based competition. It is emphasized that research and development is but one prerequisite to survival. The others are the removal of institutional constraints, a willingness to innovate, the availability of risk capital and the employment of qualified personnel.

• Corporate Authors:

  University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

  Department of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
  Ann Arbor, MI  United States  48109
• Authors:
  • Benford, Harry
• Publication Date: 1969-10

Media Info

• Features: Tables;
• Pagination: 34 p.
• Serial:
  • Issue Number: 028

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Operations; Ships; Technological forecasting
• Geographic Terms: Great Lakes
• Old TRIS Terms: Ship technology
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00007314
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 22 1973 12:00AM