AN AUTOMATED STANDARDIZED BRIDGE DESIGN FOR THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE--VOLUME I--EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The report is an executive summary of Phase I of a MarAd sponsored study devoted to the development of a Standardized Bridge. An initial objective was to establish the relative advantages of bridges equipped with automated collision avoidance displays (CAS) over traditionally equipped bridges in order to determine the worth of their incorporation in a standardized design. At-sea data were collected on a balanced sample of ships equipped with CAS and those traditionally equipped. Results showed a doubling of: safe passing distances (1 NM versus 1/2 NM); threat detection ranges (7 NM versus 4 NM); and range at maneuver (4 1/2 NM versus 2 NM); all in favor of the CAS systems. Decreased workloads were also found, allowing more time for decision making. Design data were developed for a Standardized Bridge based on additional at-sea data. These data suggest a central console design for a single seated or standing deck officer with options for dual officer manning. Required advanced development of navigation displays was documented for inclusion in the standardized design.

• Corporate Authors:

  Eclectech Associates, Incorporated

  Post Office Box 178, Route 2, Technology Park
  North Stonington, CT  United States  06359
• Authors:
  • Bertsche, W R
  • Pesche, A J
• Publication Date: 1977-1

Media Info

• Pagination: 29 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automated vehicle control; Automatic vessel control; Automation; Bridge design; Bridges; Bridges (Ships); Communication systems; Crash avoidance systems; Data collection; Ergonomics; Human factors engineering; Information display systems; Navigation computers; Ship pilotage; Standardization; Structural design
• Old TRIS Terms: Automatic bridge systems; Bridge automation; Computer aided navigation; Standardized bridge systems
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00179399
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: EAG-76-38006
• Contract Numbers: MA-6-38006
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 19 1978 12:00AM