Accession Number:

ADA114471

Title:

Technical Basis for Maneuvering Performance Standards.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Sep 80-Dec 81,

Corporate Author:

HYDRONAUTICS INC LAUREL MD

Personal Author(s):

• Barr,R. A.
• Miller,E. R.
• Ankudinov,V.
• Lee,F. C.

Report Date:

1981-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

370.0

Abstract:

The development of a set of maneuvering performance standards applicable to ocean-going and Great Lakes ships larger than 1000 metric tons deadweight is described. These standards, which are considered suitable for immediate use for rating ship maneuvering performance, are based on relative performance superior through marginal of the majority of ships, rather an absolute gono go rating. The ratings are based on available full scale builders trials data for more than 600 ships of various types. The ratings were determined from a straight forward analysis. The recommended rating system includes a turning index, an overshoot angle index, a responsiveness index, and a stopping index the trials agenda to obtain the indices is provided.

Descriptors:

• *Ships
• *Marine transportation
• Performance(Engineering)
• Maneuverability
• Standards
• Regulations
• Control
• Maneuvers
• Accidents
• Casualties
• Test methods
• Ratings
• Commercial equipment

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE