Accession Number:

ADA355524

Title:

Application of Numerical Optimization Techniques to Surface Combatant Design Synthesis

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

Personal Author(s):

• Meister, Neil E.

Report Date:

1998-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

241.0

Abstract:

This thesis presents the effort to incorporate a numerical optimizer into an existing ship design synthesis math model. The goal is to improve the functionality of the model while retaining the intrinsic value of the models friendly user interface, which is greatly advantageous for its use as a learning tool. A description of the math model and its origin and intent are presented along with a discussion of numerical optimization techniques and tools. The integration and linking software is described along with the actual Integrated Ship Design System. Results of comparison and sensitivity studies are also presented.

Descriptors:

• *MATHEMATICAL MODELS
• *OPTIMIZATION
• *COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
• *NUMERICAL METHODS AND PROCEDURES
• *MARINE ENGINEERING
• *NAVAL VESSELS(COMBATANT)
• *USER FRIENDLY
• COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
• SYNTHESIS
• TOOLS
• INTERFACES
• COMPARISON
• THESES
• SENSITIVITY
• SURFACES
• USER NEEDS
• LEARNING
• NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

Subject Categories:

• Computer Programming and Software
• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE