River Tow Behavior in Waterways. Report 1. Exxon Test Program.

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Abstract:

This is the final report by R. M. Schulz Associates RMSA to the Corps of Engineers COE on the study to obtain and analyze river tow behavior data. This report describes the first full-scale tow test program conducted in this country in which second-by-second records of two position, attitude, rudder, power, and river environment parameters are obtained and analyzed. The study demonstrates the feasibility of using off-the-shelf position fixing and rudder angle recording equipment to measure the dynamic behavior of river tows.

Author(s):
Schulz, Roger M.
Author Organization(s):
SCHULZ (R M) ASSOCIATES LAFAYETTE CA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
See also AD-A062 504.
Pagination:
0146

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
WES-TR-H-78-17-1
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DACN39-77-M-0625
Monitor Series:
TR-H-78-17-1
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MISSISSIPPI RIVER, *WATERWAYS, *TOWING, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, TRANSPORTATION, TEST METHODS, NAVIGATION, POSITION FINDING, ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, RIVERS, HYDRAULIC MODELS, TRANSPONDERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Civil Engineering
Keyword(s):
*Towboats, Exxon Memphis vessel
Report Date:
1978 Oct 01