| Research |
Period |
Researcher(s) |
Overview |
| Plan |
2002 |
| 22. Maneuverability of ship handling in the harbor |
3 |
3 |
K. Kose N. Hirata |
The maneuverability of ships in harbor is estimated and modeled. |
| 23. Ship position recognition and guidance systems |
3 |
3 |
K. Kose N. Hirata |
The accuracy of position recognition that is integral for
autopiloting and operating the assistance system is improved. It is integrated
into a guidance system, particularly K-GPS. |
| 24. Maneuverability test under disturbance |
4 |
4 |
K. Kose N. Hirata |
How wind and waves affect maneuverability tests are estimated,
and an adjustment method is developed. |
| 25. Simulation of a logistical network |
5 |
4 |
K. Kose N. Hirata |
Research on the functions of vessels and ports by developing
a network model of logistics is conducted. |
| 26. Analysis of current state of maritime industries
and technologies in Asian countries. |
5 |
5 |
K. Kose |
The developmental stages of maritime industries in Asian countries
are analyzed, and means for international cooperation are explored. |
| 27. Domestic trade ship operation systems in the
IT era. |
3 |
1 |
K. Kose N. Hirata |
A new concept for a domestic-trade ship operation system is
developed to make full use of GPS technology and information technology. The concept
is evaluates considering safety and efficiency. |
| 28. Developing a stress measurement technology
for painted structures |
2 |
1 |
Y. Fujimoto |
A non-contact measurement technology is developed for stress
on structures by using piezoelectric materials and an electrostatic voltmeter.
This technology enables measurement on land and in the ocean. |
| 29. Developing an on-the-spot measurement technology
for stress intensity factors of cracks |
2 |
1 |
Y. Fujimoto |
A technology that enables on-the-spot measurement of stress
intensity factors of cracked structures is developed. |
| 30. Developing a stress sensor and a strain sensor
by using the piezoelectric element |
3 |
2 |
H. Shintaku |
A stress measurement technology is developed that facilitates
measurement of multi-point stress distribution, which the strain gauge has difficulty
with. Stress measurement equipment with a piezoelectric element is also developed. |
| 31. Reliability diagnosis and optimum maintenance
of aged and deteriorated structures |
4 |
3 |
Y. Fujimoto |
The optimum maintenance of aged and deteriorated structures
is implemented. A technology to evaluate lifecycle cost of a structure is developed. |
| 32. Ballast water purification with high frequency
electrolysis |
3 |
1 |
H. Shintaku |
Using high frequency electrolysis, an effective water purification
technology for ballast water is developed. |
| 33. Coupled oscillation characteristics of the
ferromagnetic body in the magnetic field |
3 |
2 |
Y. Tanaka |
Through experiment and analysis, coupled oscillation characteristic
of the ferromagnetic materials is clarified. |
| 34. Developing a seaworthiness estimation method
for huge floating structures |
5 |
3 |
M. Takagi |
An estimation method for the behavior of huge floating structures
in ocean waves is developed. |
| 35. Developing huge floating structures with wave-dissipating
capability |
3 |
3 |
M. Takagi |
Stable floating structures with small motion response in ocean
waves are developed by placing a floating wave dissipater around maritime structures. |
| 36. Unsteady low frequency waves around vessels |
5 |
2 |
H. Iwashita |
Focusing on low frequency, research on measurement and numeric
simulation of unsteady waves around vessels is conducted. |
| 37. Unsteady waves generated by submersible high-speed
hydrofoils |
5 |
2 |
H. Iwashita |
Through experiment and theory, research on the hydrodynamic
interference of hydrofoils and non-lifting bodies is conducted. |
| 38. Fluid dynamics of wing-inground effect vessels |
3 |
2 |
H. Iwashita |
Numeric simulation of fluid dynamic characteristics and stable
operation of wing-in-ground effect vessels is undertaken. |
| 39. Wash caused by high-speed vessels |
3 |
2 |
H. Iwashita |
This study attempts to resolve the Wash problem caused by
high-speed vessels in the harbor using Time domain simulation. |
| 40. Method of estimating water quality in the
coast using satellite remote sensing |
3 |
2 |
Y. Sakuno |
Based on data from satellite and field surveys, water quality
on coasts is estimated using a high-resolution remote sensing satellite. |
| 41. Monitoring the coastal environment in bad
weather conditions by light-microwave combined sensors |
4 |
2 |
Y. Sakuno |
The possibility of monitoring the coastal environment in bad
weather conditions by using light-microwave combined sensors is investigated. |
| 42. Forecasting ocean wave information in coastal
regions and improving vessel operation performance |
3 |
3 |
K. Saitoh |
An ocean wave forecasting method is researched by using responses
from small / medium-sized vessels in coastal regions. The research also includes
improving vessel operation performance in bad weather conditions. |
| 43. Fundamental research on systems for extracting
Lithium from seawater |
3 |
1 |
K. Saitoh |
Performance of the adsorption bed that contains seawater and
a lithium absorbent is researched. |
| 44. Lime transportation in Indonesia |
3 |
1 |
K. Saitoh |
A transportation plan for lime transportation in Indonesia
using pusher barges is researched. |
| 45. Deck wetness of a fishing boat |
2 |
1 |
K. Saitoh |
Wave uprush on fishing boats in high ocean waves is researched. |
| 46. Seaquake shock load that impacts on floating
structures |
4 |
1 |
Y. Higo |
An estimation method of seaquake shock load that impacts on
huge floating structures is developed. The safety of the structure is examined. |
| 47. Impact force and percussive sound generated
by colliding water mass |
4 |
1 |
Y. Higo |
Ocean waves impact force affects offshore structures and simultaneously
generates percussive sound. This research clarifies the relationship between ocean
wave impact force and the affect of the percussive sound, and attempts to develop
a new technology to monitor ocean wave impact force. |
| 48. Offshore port facilities |
3 |
1 |
Y. Higo |
Research on dynamics to efficiently operate offshore port
facilities, which consist of floating barges and crane barges, is conducted. |
