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http://dx.doi.org/10.3744/JNAOE.2012.4.4.488

Experimental investigation on stern-boat deployment system and operability for Korean coast guard ship

Chun, Ho Hwan (Department of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University)
Kim, Moon Chan (Department of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University)
Lee, Inwon (GCRC-SOP, Pusan National University)
Kim, Kookhyun (Department of Naval Architecture, Tongmyong University)
Lee, Jung Kwan (Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd.)
Jung, Kwang Hyo (Department of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Dong-Eui University)

Publication Information

International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering / v.4, no.4, 2012 , pp. 488-503 More about this Journal

Abstract

The stern boat deployment system was investigated to evaluate the capability of launching and recovering rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) via the stern ramp. The main parameters to launch and recover RHIB were tested at the design stage. The combined hydrodynamic effect of the stern wake and the water jet flow made it difficult to maintain the maneuvering and sea-keeping ability of RHIB approaching to the stern ramp. The safe recovery course was proposed to maintain the directional control of RHIB and to reduce the combined hydrodynamic effect in the transom zone. To evaluate the feasibility of RHIB recovery, the stern sill depth was measured in various conditions and the ramp availability time was obtained. Also, the experimental percent time operability (PTO) test was performed by the number of successive launching and recovering operations.

Keywords

Ship motion; Sea state; Stern ramp; Wake; Launch; Recovery; Sill depth; Ramp availability time;

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