SYSTEMATIC EVALUATION OF NAVIGATION IN HARBORS

There are several different methodologies which can be used separately or in conjunction with others to evaluate various design/operating options with respect to safety and efficiency. These methodologies range from the historical examination of similar ports, the use of recently developed simulation techniques to predict ships' and pilots' capabilities to navigate the desired course, to the use of scale models and full scale tests. The advantages and disadvantages of each methodology are presented and a discussion of how the proper selection and sequencing of the available methodologies will contribute to a complete and effective evaluation is included. As one example of port design and evaluation, studies associated with the Port of Valdez are discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Ports '80, Special Conference, Norfolk, Va., May 19-21, 1980.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Grees, R K
  • French, J D
• Conference:
  • Ports '80, Special Conference, Norfolk, Va., May 19-21, 1980.
• Publication Date: 1980

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 568-583

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Harbors; Marine safety; Pilotage; Port operations; Ports; Safety; Ship pilotage; Ship simulators; Simulation; Structural design; Studies
• Geographic Terms: Alaska
• Old TRIS Terms: Harbor design; Harbor navigation; Port design; Port study models
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00323443
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 6 1981 12:00AM