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 | | Ocean Engineering topics included wave groups, extreme wave statistics, building loads due to winds and flooding events, effectiveness of vertical wave barriers, bonded composite joints, the thermal performance of diving suits, the absorption of CO in disabled submarines, and the design and fabrication of a remotely operated, underwater vehicle (and its control system). |
 | | Naval architecture topics included model testing of a 25th scale model of the CONSTITUTION in preparation for the 200th anniversary sail of the ship, CAD software for space systems, composite panel failures, welding of barge deck panels, seakeeping of planing craft, and motions of fully submerged hydrofoils. |
 | | Sponsor: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Coastal Systems Station, Panama City, FL This research sought to develop a thermally protective skin to be worn by divers that will enhance their thermal protection for at least twenty minutes in the event of an accidental interruption in the flow of hot water into the NRV suit. |
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