Design and Implementation of Bridge Simulator Systems for High Speed Ships

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene Miller ◽  
Jeff Gladhill ◽  
Brett Fox

This paper provides an introduction to the requirements, design and implementation of bridge simulator systems to support the training of operators and bridge teams for fast ships. Consistent with the practice for conventional ships, there is a trend to use bridge simulator systems to support the training of individual operators and bridge teams of fast ships. This also applies to a lesser degree to support the training of operators of high speed boats. Although they share much in common with bridge simulators for conventional ships, bridge simulator systems for fast ships have to support additional or different emphasis on training requirements. These training requirements arise due to the inherent nature of fast ships (operation at high speeds) and the design features typically implemented in fast ships. In the context of this paper, fast implies the capability to operate for sustained periods at speeds in excess of 30 kts. The following sections provides some background information, discuss the training requirements that are specific to fast ships, the translation of these training requirements into requirements for fast ship bridge simulator and then some examples related to the implementation of these simulator requirements in existing systems.

Author(s):  
Prof. Parvaneh Basaligheh

Digital systems which are more effective are necessary due to the enormous growth in the technology. So, we go for multipliers which are playing a key role in each and every digital domain device. Also, designing a multiplier with high speeds to perform ALU operations is an important aspect in digital signal processing. These operations are used for DFT, convolution etc. Hence, professionals in DSP domain are trying to develop innovative algorithms and hardware implementation. It is very essential to employ a multiplier which is more effective. They are many standard algorithms that are existing to reduce the area and time needed for execution. Vedic era described algorithms in vedic mathematics that supply an efficiency which are of high level. They provide 16 sutras for the operation of multiplication. Here, we discuss about urdhva tiryakbhyam algorithm for multiplication operation. Therefore, vedic algoritm provides better efficiency in comparison to that of conventional multipliers.


TAPPI Journal ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
PEEYUSH TRIPATHI ◽  
MARGARET JOYCE ◽  
PAUL D. FLEMING ◽  
MASAHIRO SUGIHARA

Using an experimental design approach, researchers altered process parameters and material prop-erties to stabilize the curtain of a pilot curtain coater at high speeds. Part I of this paper identifies the four significant variables that influence curtain stability. The boundary layer air removal system was critical to the stability of the curtain and base sheet roughness was found to be very important. A shear thinning coating rheology and higher curtain heights improved the curtain stability at high speeds. The sizing of the base sheet affected coverage and cur-tain stability because of its effect on base sheet wettability. The role of surfactant was inconclusive. Part II of this paper will report on further optimization of curtain stability with these four variables using a D-optimal partial-facto-rial design.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  

Abstract RED CUT COBALT steel is made by adding 5% cobalt to the conventional 18% tungsten -4% chromium-1% vanadium high-speed steel. Cobalt increases hot or red hardness and thus enables the tool to maintain a higher hardness at elevated temperatures. This steel is best adapted for hogging cuts or where the temperature of the cutting point of the tool in increased greatly. It is well adapted for tools to be used for reaming cast-iron engine cylinders, turning alloy steel or cast iron and cutting nonferrous alloys at high speeds. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and hardness as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: TS-367. Producer or source: Teledyne Vasco.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  

Abstract CPM REX 25 is a super high-speed steel made without cobalt. It is comparable to AISI Type T15 cobalt-containing high-speed steel in response to heat treatment, properties, and tool performance. CPM REX 25 is recommended for machining operations requiring heavy cuts, high speeds and feeds, and difficult-to-machine materials of high hardness and abrasion resistance. Typical applications are boring tools, drills, gear cutters, punches, form tools, end mills and broaches. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: TS-365. Producer or source: Crucible Materials Corporation.


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