WAVE MEASUREMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION ABOARD SHIP

Several possible wave data collection schemes using oceangoing ships as measuring platforms are discussed. Wave data sources from visual observation, forecasting, and direct measurement are reviewed. The application to ship operation of improved wave data aboard ship is illustrated. Shipboard wave data collection systems are evaluated.

• Corporate Authors:

  Webb Institute of Naval Architecture

  Center for Maritime Studies
  Glen Cove, NY  United States  11542

  National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point

  United States Merchant Marine Academy
  Kings Point, NY  United States  11024
• Authors:
  • Hoffman, D
• Publication Date: 1977-7

Media Info

• Pagination: 64 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Data collection; Equipment; Measurement; Ocean waves; Oceanography; Ship operations; Ships; Water waves; Wave height; Wave measurement; Weather forecasting
• Old TRIS Terms: Data recording; Oceanographic equipment; Wave forecasting; Wave recorders
• Subject Areas: Design; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00175139
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: NMRC-KP-141
• Contract Numbers: MA-2-4216
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 26 1978 12:00AM