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Ship Motion Control - Course Keeping and Roll Stabilisation Using Rudder and Fins (Hardcover, 2005 ed.): Tristan Perez Ship Motion Control - Course Keeping and Roll Stabilisation Using Rudder and Fins (Hardcover, 2005 ed.)
Tristan Perez
R6,499 Discovery Miles 64 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The impact of control system design on ship performance has been significant in different applications of ship motion control: course keeping, station keeping, roll stabilisation and vertical motion/riding control, diving, path following, etc. This monograph introduces ship motion control by studying the particular problems of control system design for course autopilots with rudder roll stabilisation and combined ruddera "fin stabilisers. Ship Motion Control revisits the ingredients that make these control designs challenging and proposes a contemporary control system design approach to meet that challenge.

The key ingredients for a successful ship motion control system design are:

  • appropriate mathematical models of the ship and the disturbances;
  • understanding of how performance will be assessed;
  • knowledge of fundamental limitations that may prevent designs from achieving the desired performance.

The book is organised in four parts, the first three dealing with each of these and the fourth part addressing control system design.

Specific topics covered include:

  • modelling and simulation of ocean waves;
  • ship dynamics;
  • models of actuators;
  • ship roll stabilisation devices;
  • ship motion performance;
  • analysis of fundamental limitations for stabiliser control system design;
  • constrained control design via optimisation;
  • autopilot design using optimal control;
  • wave filtering;
  • control system design for autopilots with rudder roll stabilisation;
  • control system design for integrated rudder-fin stabiliser.

Ship Motion Control willbe of interest not only to the practising marine engineer but to the academic engaged in research into this important control problem, even if new to the area. It will also be an ideal source of reference for students and tutors involved with marine and control engineering courses.

Computational Geometry For Ships (Hardcover): Horst Nowacki, M.I.G. Bloor, B. Oleksiewicz Computational Geometry For Ships (Hardcover)
Horst Nowacki, M.I.G. Bloor, B. Oleksiewicz
R2,451 Discovery Miles 24 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book offers an advanced course on "Computational Geometry for Ships". It takes into account the recent rapid progress in this field by adapting modern computational methodology to ship geometric applications. Preliminary curve and surface techniques are included to educate engineers in the use of mathematical methods to assist in CAD and other design areas. In addition, there is a comprehensive study of interpolation and approximation techniques, which is reinforced by direct application to ship curve design, ship curve fairing techniques and other related disciplines. The design, evaluation and production of ship surface geometries are further demonstrated by including current and evolving CAD modelling systems.

Iron and Steamship Archaeology - Success and Failure on the SS Xantho (Hardcover, 2000 ed.): Michael McCarthy Iron and Steamship Archaeology - Success and Failure on the SS Xantho (Hardcover, 2000 ed.)
Michael McCarthy
R3,016 Discovery Miles 30 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the early 1980s the author was asked to investigate the newly discovered wreck of the Xantho, an iron screw steamship active off the Australian coast during the period 1848 to 1872, and to develop a strategy to stop the looting that was occurring at the site. This relatively straightforward assignment turned into a long-term research program for applying maritime archaeology to the conservation of iron-hulled wrecks.

Navigation Companion (Paperback, 2nd edition): Tim Davison Navigation Companion (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Tim Davison
R298 R281 Discovery Miles 2 810 Save R17 (6%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A handy, splash-proof, on-the-water summary of the key things you need to know about navigation at sea: the perfect quick reference guide to keep onboard. The book covers all the navigation essentials: charts, compass, tides, standard and secondary ports, dead reckoning, estimated position, course to steer, lights, GPS, waypoints and buoyage in a highly illustrated format making it easy to understand at a glance - ideal for those moments when you need an answer, and you need it fast! Spiral bound, this little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire.

Mastering Navigation at Sea - De-Mystifying Navigation for the Cruising Skipper (Paperback): Paul Boissier Mastering Navigation at Sea - De-Mystifying Navigation for the Cruising Skipper (Paperback)
Paul Boissier
R536 R488 Discovery Miles 4 880 Save R48 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A lot of people are drawn to the sea, and for good reason - it's the world's last wild and largely unspoilt wilderness. But to properly enjoy the sea, and to do so safely, you must have the skills, knowledge and confidence to plan thoroughly and stay one step ahead of the game. This book is thoughtfully written to help yachtsmen do just that. It's not another navigation textbook; it's written by a mariner for other mariners. It's well-informed, easy to read and honest about the author's triumphs and disasters over a lifetime's navigating. He has a unique perspective having navigated in many parts of the world from high up on the bridge of a warship, close to the water in a cruising yacht and at depth in a submarine. After his navy career he was Chief Executive of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), often dealing with the consequences of poor navigation. The author brings the subject to life in a book that is designed to help yachtsmen refresh their knowledge of, and their enthusiasm for, the timeless skills of navigation. It is packed with hundreds of illustrations - colour photographs, charts, diagrams and tables - making the text easy to understand. The book is part of Fernhurst Books' Skipper's Library series of practical books for the cruising sailor.

Flight Management Systems - The Evolution of Avionics and Navigation Technology (Hardcover, Annotated Ed): Samuel B. Fishbein Flight Management Systems - The Evolution of Avionics and Navigation Technology (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
Samuel B. Fishbein
R2,792 Discovery Miles 27 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This work describes the historical evolution of a critical aspect of aerospace technology—avionics and navigation systems. This history is important to understanding current and future issues associated with aeronautics, space-flight development, and flight management, because avionics is crucial to commerical air traffic control and space flight. Samuel Fishbein provides a historical overview of aviation electronics and instrumentation, the evolution of automated systems and their integration, and the role of the pilot in this environment. In addition, he reviews the major elements comprising the flight management system and the evolution and operation of these instruments, discussing why the instrument panel is configured the way it is, and how ground and space-based components of the systems have influenced the design of airplane components.

Merchant Ship Types (Paperback): Alexander Arnfinn Olsen Merchant Ship Types (Paperback)
Alexander Arnfinn Olsen
R1,682 Discovery Miles 16 820 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Merchant Ship Types provides a broad and detailed introduction to the classifications and main categories of merchant vessels for students and cadets. It introduces the concept of ship classification by usage, cargo type, and size, and shows how the various size categories affect which ports and channels the types of vessels are permitted to enter. Detailed outlines of each major vessel category are provided, including: Feeder ship General cargo vessels Container ships Tankers Dry bulk carriers Multi-purpose vessels Reefer ships Roll-on/roll-off vessels The book also explains where these are permitted to operate, the type of cargoes carried, and specific safety or risk factors associated with the vessel class, as well as their main characteristics. Relevant case studies are presented. The textbook is ideal for merchant navy cadets at HNC, HND, and foundation degree level in both the deck and engineering branches, and serves as a general reference for insurance, law, logistics, offshore and fisheries.

Contemporary Ideas on Ship Stability - Risk of Capsizing (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Vadim L. Belenky, Kostas J. Spyrou, Frans... Contemporary Ideas on Ship Stability - Risk of Capsizing (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Vadim L. Belenky, Kostas J. Spyrou, Frans van Walree, Marcelo Almeida Santos Neves, Naoya Umeda
R6,789 Discovery Miles 67 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book contains a selection of research papers presented at the 11th and 12th International Ship Stability Workshops (Wageningen, 2010 and Washington DC, 2011) and the 11th International Conference on Stability of Ships and Ocean Vehicles (Athens, 2012). The book is directed toward the ship stability community and presents innovative ideas concerning the understanding of the physical nature of stability failures and methodologies for assessing ship stability. Particular interest of the readership is expected in relation with appearance of new and unconventional types of ships; assessment of stability of these ships cannot rely on the existing experience and has to be based on the first principles. As the complexity of the physical processes responsible for stability failure have increasingly made time-domain numerical simulation the main tool for stability assessment, particular emphasis is made on the development an application of such tools. The included papers have been selected by the editorial committee and have gone through an additional review process, with at least two reviewers allocated for each. Many of the papers have been significantly updated or expanded from their original version, in order to best reflect the state of knowledge concerning stability at the time of the book's publication. The book consist of four parts: Mathematical Model of Ship Motions in Waves, Dynamics of Large Motions, Experimental Research and Requirements, Regulations and Operations.

Navigational Systems and Simulators - Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation (Paperback): Adam Weintrit Navigational Systems and Simulators - Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation (Paperback)
Adam Weintrit
R2,992 Discovery Miles 29 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The TransNav 2011 Symposium held at the Gdynia Maritime University, Poland in June 2011 has brought together a wide range of participants from all over the world. The program has offered a variety of contributions, allowing to look at many aspects of the navigational safety from various different points of view. Topics presented and discussed at the Symposium were: navigation, safety at sea, sea transportation, education of navigators and simulator-based training, sea traffic engineering, ship's manoeuvrability, integrated systems, electronic charts systems, satellite, radio-navigation and anti-collision systems and many others. This book is part of a series of six volumes and provides an overview of Navigational Systems and Simulators and is addressed to scientists and professionals involved in research and development of navigation, safety of navigation and sea transportation.

Methods and  Algorithms in Navigation - Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation (Paperback): Adam Weintrit, Tomasz... Methods and Algorithms in Navigation - Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation (Paperback)
Adam Weintrit, Tomasz Neumann
R2,993 Discovery Miles 29 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The TransNav 2011 Symposium held at the Gdynia Maritime University, Poland in June 2011 has brought together a wide range of participants from all over the world. The program has offered a variety of contributions, allowing to look at many aspects of the navigational safety from various different points of view. Topics presented and discussed at the Symposium were: navigation, safety at sea, sea transportation, education of navigators and simulator-based training, sea traffic engineering, ship's manoeuvrability, integrated systems, electronic charts systems, satellite, radio-navigation and anti-collision systems and many others. This book is part of a series of six volumes and provides an overview of Methods and Algorithms in Navigation and is addressed to scientists and professionals involved in research and development of navigation, safety of navigation and sea transportation.

Rigging: Period Fore-And-Aft Craft (Paperback): Lennarth Petersson Rigging: Period Fore-And-Aft Craft (Paperback)
Lennarth Petersson
R438 R398 Discovery Miles 3 980 Save R40 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Employing superb, clear draughtsmanship this book illustrates each and every detail of the rigging of typical period fore-and-aft vessels. The rigging of period ship models is arguably the most complex task that any modeller has to accomplish; the intricacies can be daunting and visual references limited. The author's first book, Rigging Period Ship Models, was a triumph of clarity for those needing to decipher the complexities of square rig and has now sold in multiple editions. This book does the same for fore-and-aft craft and deploys three typical eighteenth-century types - an English cutter, a three-masted French lugger and an American schooner. Some 200 diagrams show clearly where each separate item of standing and running rigging is fitted, led and belayed. Whatever the requirements of the modelmaker, all the information is here. This new PB edition brings a visual clarity to the complexities of period rigging and will delight anyone with an interest in the rigging of traditional fore-and-aft craft.

Robust Control of Diesel Ship Propulsion (Hardcover, 2002 ed.): Nikolaos Xiros Robust Control of Diesel Ship Propulsion (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)
Nikolaos Xiros
R4,447 Discovery Miles 44 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The control of marine engines and propulsion plants is a field of increasing interest to the maritime industry. The author's participation in a number of closely related research projects together with practical shipboard experience allows Robust Control of Diesel Ship Propulsion to present a broad view of the needs and problems of the shipping industry in this area. The book covers a number of models and control types: An integrated nonlinear state-space model of the marine propulsion system is developed. This is based upon physical principles that incorporate uncertainties due to engine thermodynamics and disturbances due to propeller hydrodynamics. The model employs artificial neural nets for depicting the nonlinearities of the thermochemical processes of engine power/torque generation and the engine-turbocharger dynamical interaction; neural nets combine the required mathematical flexibility and formalism with numerical training and calibration options using either thermodynamic engine models or measured data series. The neural state-space model is decomposed appropriately to provide a linearised perturbation model suitable for controller synthesis. The proportional integral (derivative) control law is examined under the perspective of shaft speed regulation for enhanced disturbance rejection of the propeller load. The typical marine shafting system dynamics and configuration allow for a smart implementation of the D-term based on shaft torque feedback. Full-state feedback control is, examined for increased robustness of the compensated plant against parametric uncertainty and neglected dynamics. The H* requirements on the closed-loop transfer matrix are appropriately decomposed to similar ones on scalar transfer functions, which give specifications which are easier to manipulate. In effect, the methods are comparatively assessed and suggestions for extensions and practical applications are given. This synthetic approach to the propulsion plant control and operational problems should prove useful for both theoreticians and practitioners, and can be easily adopted for the control of other processes or systems outside the marine field, as well.

Marine Technology and Sustainable Development - Green Innovations (Hardcover, New): Oladokun Sulaiman Olanrewaju, Abdul Hamid... Marine Technology and Sustainable Development - Green Innovations (Hardcover, New)
Oladokun Sulaiman Olanrewaju, Abdul Hamid Saharuddin, Ab Saman Ab Kader, Wan Mohd Norsani Wan Nik
R5,299 Discovery Miles 52 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Water covers more than 70% of the Earth s surface, making maritime influences an important consideration in evaluating modern global economic systems. Therefore, the efficient design, operation, and management of maritime systems are important for sustainable marine technology development and green innovation. Marine Technology and Sustainable Development: Green Innovations examines theoretical frameworks and empirical research in the maritime industry, evaluating new technologies, methodologies, and practices against a backdrop of sustainability. This critical reference encourages the discussion and exploration of diverse opinions on the benefits and challenges of new marine technologies essential for marine and maritime professionals, researchers, and scholars hoping to improve their understanding of environmental considerations in preserving the world s oceanic resources."

RYA - An Introduction to Navigation (Paperback): Melanie Bartlett RYA - An Introduction to Navigation (Paperback)
Melanie Bartlett 2
R484 Discovery Miles 4 840 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Added Masses of Ship Structures (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Alexandr I. Korotkin Added Masses of Ship Structures (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Alexandr I. Korotkin
R5,811 Discovery Miles 58 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Knowledge of added body masses that interact with fluid is necessary in various research and applied tasks of hydro- and aeromechanics: steady and unsteady motion of rigid bodies, total vibration of bodies in fluid, local vibration of the external plating of different structures. This reference book contains data on added masses of ships and various ship and marine engineering structures. Also theoretical and experimental methods for determining added masses of these objects are described. A major part of the material is presented in the format of final formulas and plots which are ready for practical use.

The book summarises all key material that was published in both Russian and English-language literature.

This volume is intended for technical specialists of shipbuilding and related industries.

The author is one of the leading Russian experts in the area of ship hydrodynamics.

Control of Ships and Underwater Vehicles - Design for Underactuated and Nonlinear Marine Systems (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Khac... Control of Ships and Underwater Vehicles - Design for Underactuated and Nonlinear Marine Systems (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Khac Duc Do, Jie Pan
R5,645 R4,488 Discovery Miles 44 880 Save R1,157 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Most ocean vessels are underactuated but control of their motion in the real ocean environment is essential. Starting with a review of the background on ocean-vessel dynamics and nonlinear control theory, the authors' systematic approach is based on various nontrivial coordinate transformations coupled with advanced nonlinear control design methods. This strategy is then used for the development and analysis of a number of ocean-vessel control systems with the aim of achieving advanced motion control tasks including stabilization, trajectory-tracking, path-tracking and path-following.

Control of Ships and Underwater Vehicles offers the reader: - new results in the nonlinear control of underactuated ocean vessels; - efficient designs for the implementation of controllers on underactuated ocean vessels; - numerical simulations and real-time implementations of the control systems designed on a scale-model ship for each controller developed to illustrate their effectiveness and afford practical guidance.

The Sailor's Book of Weather (Paperback): Simon Keeling The Sailor's Book of Weather (Paperback)
Simon Keeling
R494 R448 Discovery Miles 4 480 Save R46 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Meteorology can seem like a black art with the meteorologist producing forecasts that seem to contradict what you are reading from the charts. "The Sailor's Book of the Weather" takes the confusion out of the forecasts and helps you answer, 'Why is that happening?'

"The Sailor's Book of the Weather" introduces key principles that influence the weather and gives the sailor the tools to forecast from observations and make the most of the available information. Wind, clouds and knowledge of weather patterns and local conditions all contain ample hints to allow the informed mariner to accurately predict the weather.

Illustrated with charts and over 100 beautiful photographs, this book is a must for anyone who ventures onto the water, whatever your vessel or experience. It should be carried aboard every boat and is essential reading whether you are on the water, in land, on the coast or venturing further afield.

Logbook for Cruising Under Sail (Paperback, 2 Rev Ed): John Mellor Logbook for Cruising Under Sail (Paperback, 2 Rev Ed)
John Mellor
R304 R281 Discovery Miles 2 810 Save R23 (8%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a modern sailor's logbook. Fun to use and designed to last a full season. Allows space for electronic navigation information and for narrative. It also doubles as a visitors' book.

Living Through The Gale - Being Prepared for Heavy Weather at Sea (Paperback): Tom Cunliffe Living Through The Gale - Being Prepared for Heavy Weather at Sea (Paperback)
Tom Cunliffe
R491 R444 Discovery Miles 4 440 Save R47 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Heavy weather is a lurking spectre that most of us hope and plan to avoid, but not even internet forecasting can make it go away. Anyone intent on crossing oceans must be ready to deal with it if it comes, as well it may. Even well-informed inshore and continental-shelf sailors will inevitably be caught out sooner or later. The object of this slim, quickly absorbed volume is to give everyone, whatever their passage-making aspirations, a sound brief so that whether they find themselves at the wrong end of a force-six blow along the coast, or confronting serious waves far out at sea, they are fully aware of their options for taking it in their stride.

Warships (Paperback): Iain Mackenzie Warships (Paperback)
Iain Mackenzie 2
R44 Discovery Miles 440 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Practical Celestial Navigation (Paperback): Susan P. Howell Practical Celestial Navigation (Paperback)
Susan P. Howell
R754 Discovery Miles 7 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Cockpit Companion (Paperback, 2nd edition): Basil Mosenthal Cockpit Companion (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Basil Mosenthal
R256 R230 Discovery Miles 2 300 Save R26 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A handy, splash-proof, on-the-water aide memoire of everything the skipper and crew need to know - or find out quickly - when cruising: from lights, shapes and sound signals to knots, ropes and engine troubleshooting. With diagrams and illustrations throughout, this quick reference guide will help to keep you safe when out at sea.

Arab Navigation in the Indian Ocean before the Portuguese (Hardcover): G.R. Tibbetts Arab Navigation in the Indian Ocean before the Portuguese (Hardcover)
G.R. Tibbetts
R4,327 Discovery Miles 43 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques (Paperback): David House Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques (Paperback)
David House
R1,730 Discovery Miles 17 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques is the latest work from the well-respected marine author, D J House. It contains all the information needed for command posts at sea.
- All aspects of shipboard management are discussed, with special emphasis placed on health and safety.
- Guidelines on how to respond to accidents and emergencies at sea
- Contains the most recent SOLAS revisions and a discussion of marine law to keep you up to date with the latest rules and regulations.
In order to aid learning, the book includes a number of worked examples in the text along with questions and answers at the end of chapters.

The author tells you how to respond to accidents and emergencies at sea, in the event, for example of cargo contamination, collision, loss of stability due to cargo shift and damage due to flooding, fire plus loss of life/crew. In addition, the SOLAS revisions and a discussion of marine law is included to keep you up to date with all the latest rules and regulations.
In order to aid learning, this book will include a number of worked examples in the text along with questions and answers at the end of chapters.
D J House is senior lecturer in Nautical studies at the Nautical college, Fleetwood. His sea-going experience includes general cargo, reefer, bulk cargo, passenger and liner trades, underwater operations, and roll-on/roll-off ferries. He is a well-known marine author and has written Seamanship Techniques Volumes 1 and 2 (combined) and he has revised Cargo Work in the Kemp & Young series.
All aspects of shipboard management are discussed, with special emphasis placed on health and safety.
Guidelines on how to respond to accidents andemergencies at sea
Contains the most recent SOLAS revisions and a discussion of marine law to keep you up to date with the latest rules and regulations.

RYA Training Chart, No. 4 (Sheet map, folded): RYA Training Chart, No. 4 (Sheet map, folded)
R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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