1. Introduction - Purpose and use of the Compendium; definition-of research vessel. Description of UNOLS. Brief history of U.S. research vessels.
2. Requirements & Capabilities - Discussion of the scientific and operational requirements for research vessels and the capabilities expected for each of several size ranges:
60-75 ft 90-105 ft 75-100 ft105-120 ft
(These sizes have been selected based on the experience that vessels in each of these size ranges usually have characteristics - and costs - in common with that range.)
3. Regulatory - Discussion of USCG, ABS, and other statutory effects on the size, design, manning, and operation of research vessels.
4. Safety - Follows on to Section 3 above, but expands on the safety aspects of design, outfitting, and operations with special emphasis on UNOLS Safety Standards. Risk management and insurance included in this section.
5. Stability & Seakeeping - A user friendly section on stability with emphasis on understanding the definitions, calculations, and overall principles of ship stability. Same with the dynamics of seakeeping, maneuverability, roll suppression, etc.
6. Design and Construction - Discussion of elements of ship design; various hull types & forms and their applications to research vessels. Advantages/disadvantages of steel, aluminum, fiberglass for size ranges. Machinery arrangements and data. Glossary of construction terminology.
7. Conversion vs. New Construction - Advantages/disadvantages; relative costs; experience; case histories.
8. Outfitting, and Equipment - Subsections on winches, overside handling gear, cranes, electronics, communications, installed scientific outfit, accommodations, etc. Optimized equipment for various size ranges. Selected data and cost listings.
9. SWATH Vessels - Discussion of the applications of small water-plane twin-hulls as small research vessels. Several selected designs.
10. Catamarans - (Same as Section 9, above)
11. Selected New Designs - About three-four design studies in each size category, with discussions of the characteristics for each of the designs. About half of the designs to be existing vessels, and the remainder on paper.
12. Inventory , Listing of existing small research vessels giving characteristics, design drawing (if available), and brief discussion where appropriate.
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6. Construction
The advantages/disadvantages of steel, aluminum, fiberglass for size ranges. Information on construction and terminology.
7. Conversions vs. New Construction
Pros and cons, costs, etc.
8. Outfitting and Equipment
Sections on winches, electronics, communications, optimum equipment for size ranges, costs.
9. New Design Technology
Discussion of possibilities for small R/Vs; selected designs.
10. Selected New Designs with Discussions
11. Inventory of Small Vessels with Discussion and Instructions for Maintaining Inventory on World-Wide Web (WWW).
Chapters now along with contributors are:
REQUIREMENTS & CAPABILITIES R. Dinsmore REGULATORY George Ireland DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Monohulls Roger Long Catamarans John Van Leer SWATH R. Dinsmore STABILITY & SHAKEEPING Gene Allmendinger CONVERSION vs NEW CONSTRUCTION SAFETY S.H. Applegarth OUTFITTING & EQUIPMENT W. Hahn INSURANCE D. Nixon Directory of Small Vessels UNOLS Office