A CURRENT MONITORING SYSTEM FOR SHIP NAVIGATION
An ocean current monitoring system suitable for aiding large ships maneuvering near marine terminals has been designed as the result of a research and development program. The system is a large taut-moored inclining spar with inclination and direction sensors. Processed data is transmitted to shore by radio telemetry. The paper treats four phases: the need for such a device and its operating specifications; the hydrodynamic analysis including model testing leading to the design basis; the mechanical design itself; and the instrument package design which includes sensing of inclination and direction, radio transmission and presentation of data. The complete system is an original concept emphasizing simplicity and reliability while providing sufficient accuracy for the purpose of ship maneuvering and marine terminal operation.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Presented at the Eighth Annual Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, Texas, May 3-6, 1976.
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Corporate Authors:
Offshore Technology Conference
6200 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX United States 45206 -
Authors:
- Mavor Jr, J W
- Poranski, P F
- Walden, R G
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1976-5
Media Info
- Features: References;
- Pagination: p. 387-400
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Buoys; Design; Docking; Maneuvering; Navigation; Ocean currents; Offshore terminals; Petroleum; Petroleum terminals; Tankers; Telemetry
- Old TRIS Terms: Current forces; Docking techniques; Navigation buoy design; Navigation techniques; Tanker maneuvering
- Subject Areas: Design; Geotechnology; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00138178
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Offshore Technology Conference
- Report/Paper Numbers: V1, OTC 2459 Proceeding
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Aug 23 1976 12:00AM