THE VITAL FUNCTION CONCEPT IN THE DESIGN OF NAVAL SHIP

This paper defines the concept of vital functions as applied to ship design. A list of vital functions is proposed and methods which are currently used to protect these functions are listed. Finally, a short procedure is given which can identify vulnerable parts of a functional area and suggest types of protection. Naval Ships are designed with much built-in protection. The vital functions concept is introduced here as part of an approach which will help to make this protection consistent for a given function. The functional approach does not isolate the different systems, spaces, and personnel which all provide service to the same function. This kind of a total look will help identify vulnerable points in the ship design.

  • Supplemental Notes:
    • Presented at the 14th Annual Symposium.
  • Corporate Authors:

    Department of the Navy

    Association of Scientists and Engineers of NASSC
    Washington, DC  United States  20360
  • Authors:
    • Loeser, C
  • Publication Date: 1977-3

Media Info

  • Pagination: 9 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00167746
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Association of Scientists and Engineers of NASSC
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Jan 13 1978 12:00AM