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Title
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THE USE OF COMPUTER SIMULATION TECHNIQUES IN THE DESIGN OF SHIP CHANNEL WIDTH (PORT, HARBOR, TAMPA).
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Creator
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THOMAS, CLINTON WILLIAM., Florida Atlantic University, Lin, Newman K., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
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Abstract/Description
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This report presents a detailed approach to the problem of determining expected shipping delays that are caused by inadequate channel width. Data collection and analysis is accomplished for the shipping industry of Tampa Bay, Florida. Historical data and cargo projection are used to develop the expected shipping traffic density and distribution for the year 2000. An overview of a computer model that simulates the shipping traffic and accounts for delays due to channel width is presented. A...
Show moreThis report presents a detailed approach to the problem of determining expected shipping delays that are caused by inadequate channel width. Data collection and analysis is accomplished for the shipping industry of Tampa Bay, Florida. Historical data and cargo projection are used to develop the expected shipping traffic density and distribution for the year 2000. An overview of a computer model that simulates the shipping traffic and accounts for delays due to channel width is presented. A sensitivity analysis performed on the model to determine the effect each input variable has on shipping delays. The results are presented in the form of shipping delay curves for seven types of vessels over a range of channel widths.
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Date Issued
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1986
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14287
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Subject Headings
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Shipping--Simulation methods, Channels (Hydraulic engineering)--Design and construction--Simulation methods, Shipping--Florida--Tampa Bay
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Format
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Document (PDF)
