Accession Number:

ADA279016

Title:

Ship Navigation Simulation Study, Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels, Texas. Report 1. Houston Ship Channel, Bay Segment

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS

Personal Author(s):

• Hewlett, J. C.

Report Date:

1994-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

155.0

Abstract:

A ship computer simulation study for Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels, TX, is performed. The study includes existing conditions and two proposed channel widths. The primary design question is related to ships meeting and passing in the narrow channels. Recommendations are made concerning channel width. Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels, Ship navigation simulation, Ships meeting and passing.

Descriptors:

• *SHIPS
• *SHIP MOTION
• *CHANNELS(WATERWAYS)
• *BAYS
• *SURFACE NAVIGATION
• *NAVIGATION
• *MEXICO GULF
• VELOCITY
• MARINE PROPELLERS
• COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
• TEXAS
• WIDTH

Subject Categories:

• Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
• Marine Engineering
• Underwater and Marine Navigation and Guidance

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE