Research |
Period |
Researcher(s) |
Overview |
Plan |
2002 |
1. Automatic search system of navigation information |
5 |
5 |
Y. Hayashi K. Murai |
Automatic search system of navigation information is constructed
by establishing a database of various hydrographic documents and maps. |
2. Safety operations of domestic shipping |
5 |
5 |
Y. Hayashi K. Murai |
Operational practice of domestic shipping in Japan to propose
practical action for safe operation from a number of viewpoints is investigated. |
3. Visual recognition of navigators |
8 |
2 |
K. Murai Y. Hayashi |
Researches on the mechanism of the recognition process of
navigational information obtained through visual observation considering the effects
of color in two- and three-dimensional geometry is conducted. |
4. Fluctuation analysis of radar echo signals |
5 |
2 |
K. Murai Y. Hayashi |
The fluctuation mechanism of radar echo in time-domain reflected
from objects or the sea surface under various environmental conditions is clarified
to improve the accuracy of navigational instruments using radar. |
5. The action pattern of navigators using a system
approach |
10 |
2 |
K. Murai Y. Hayashi |
The human factor in a ship's system will be fundamentally
determined by numerical representation of action patterns of navigators through
recognition and physiological analysis. |
6. Operational judgment in navigation |
6 |
5 |
N. Kawaguchi |
The operator's judgment in navigation is studied. |
7. Analysis of radar image data |
7 |
5 |
N. Kawaguchi |
The characteristics of the reflection boards of radars is
researched to improve performance. |
8. A system approach for bridge design |
6 |
5 |
N. Kawaguchi |
A systematic approach to bridge design is developed |
9. Experiment on optimum auto-piloting |
7 |
5 |
N. Kawaguchi |
The optimum autopilot model is developed by a free-running
model experiment on the "Fukae-maru." |
10. Application of DGPS |
5 |
3 |
N. Kawaguchi |
The present state of DGPS performance and its future possibilities
are surveyed. |
11. Total simulator of ships |
6 |
5 |
N. Kawaguchi M. Maya |
An appropriate simulator corresponding to the operator's practice
is developed. |
12. Recognition mechanism of visual information |
7 |
5 |
N. Kawaguchi M. Maya |
Visual recognition physiology is clarified. |
13. Automatic berthing |
6 |
5 |
N. Kawaguchi |
An automatic berthing model of the "Fukae-maru" is developed. |
14. Safety of ship operation |
10 |
6 |
N. Kawaguchi |
Problems of safe operation are analyzed from new points of
view. |
15. The accuracy of ARPA radar |
5 |
3 |
N. Kawaguchi |
The features of radar echo are clarified and ARPA performance
is improved. |
16. Construction of a prototype for a safe management
system of ships from shore |
2 |
2 |
K. Inoue W. Sera H. Usui K. Kohno |
Ship operation offshore is always monitored by a shore base
through satellite communication, and appropriate orders are transmitted to the
ship based on analyzed data. A prototype system of such a function for safe operation
is constructed. |
17. Developing a simulation model for ship traffic
in bridge construction areas |
3 |
2 |
K. Inoue W. Sera H. Usui K. Kohno |
Modeling ship operation to prevent collision with bridge bases,
taking into account the foreseeing ability of ship operators is undertaken. |
18. Standardization of educational training using
steering simulators and a quantitative evaluation of training |
5 |
3 |
K. Inoue W. Sera H. Usui K. Kohno |
Guidelines are established for the quantitative evaluation
of ability improvement by training operators as captains, officers, pilots or
a bridge team at BRM training as standard. |
19. Design of the VTS system in the next generation |
5 |
3 |
K. Inoue W. Sera H. Usui K. Kohno |
A VTS system is developed to offer navigation support information
introducing a wide-range information system constructed by AIS and a satellite
communication network and safety estimation technique among many ships. |
20. Developing an information supply system for
real-time steering support in in-port operation |
5 |
2 |
K. Inoue W. Sera |
Guidelines for safer port operation in every mode of steering
from breakwater passage to berthing are established, and a graphic display system
of this safety information is developed for real time steering support as forecasted
safety information. |
21. One-way through ports |
5 |
3 |
K. Inoue W. Sera |
Berth arrangement for a one-way passage port built by reclamation
is proposed, and its merits and demerits at steering and in traffic in port is
analyzed. |
22. Fixed ship body mooring and application to
automatic handling of containers |
3 |
2 |
K. Inoue W. Sera |
A new mooring method is proposed to prevent ship oscillation
due to wave action by partial restriction of ship body in dock instead of conventional
rope and fender mooring. The feasibility of this method is examined by a model
test and theoretical calculation to achieve full automation of container handling. |
23. Waterway design considering operator's awareness |
3 |
1 |
H. Usui |
Design methodology of waterways with allowable breadth and
curvature in congested areas will be developed, considering operator's awareness
of difficulties and danger when encountering many ships. |
24. Lateral force acting on towed ships and towing
force during tug operation |
5 |
4 |
H. Sadakane S. Nishio |
Lateral force that acts on towed ships in the wake of tugboats
in shallow water areas and the towing force of tugboats is surveyed through model
experiments. |
25. Stability of domestic tankers with small freeboards |
4 |
3 |
H. Sadakane |
Capsizing accidents of small freeboard tankers are analyzed
through experiments to ascertain necessary stability. |
26. Fluctuating tension of the towline of barges
in waves and when stable |
5 |
2 |
H. Sadakane |
The influence of length and material of towline and towing
speed on fluctuating tension is investigated to estimate the safety of towed vessels
by reducing the fluctuation in tension. |
27. Hydrodynamic force acting on ship bodies drifting
in shallow water |
5 |
3 |
H. Sadakane |
The hydrodynamic mechanism of flow around the ship's body
drifting in shallow water is surveyed by numerical calculation and model experiment
is conducted to stabilize hydrodynamic forces. |
28. Developing visual measurement of a flow field |
4 |
4 |
S. Nishio |
A visual measurement of flow field as velocity to investigate
new measurement method is developed, applying a flow field model and rearranging
PIV data. |
29. A propulsor using multi-joint blades |
4 |
3 |
S. Nishio |
An experiment on propulsors with multi-joint blades is conducted,
and analysis of flow field by visual measurement is carried out to clarify the
propulsion mechanism in an unsteady flow field of flexible bodies, as fish tails,
in deforming and vibrating action. |
30. Developing a visual measurement system of
waves around ship bodies |
4 |
3 |
S. Nishio H. Sadakane |
A measurement system for wave patterns around ship bodies
using visualized pictures is developed to investigate a new analysis method for
wave patterns. |
31. Estimating damage induced by oil tanker incidents |
4 |
1 |
S. Nishio H. Sadakane |
Oil spreading by tanker incidents is estimated through an
oil spreading model taking into account topography, current and meteorological
conditions. And evaluation system to judge total ecological and economical influence
is constructed. |
32. Dissolution of spilled oil by microbes |
5 |
5 |
S. Nagata H. Mimura |
The mechanism and speed of the dissolution of spilled oil
by microbes is investigated. |
33. Countermeasures against the spreading of spilled
oil from ships |
5 |
4 |
M. Kubo K. Saitoh |
Countermeasures by ships for spilled oil is investigated to
prevent oil spread by introducing new ship facilities. |
34. Leaving and arriving operations in ports in
rough weather |
5 |
1 |
M. Kubo K. Saitoh |
The problem of approaching operation in ports in rough weather
is introduced, and a new facility is proposed to solve the problem. |
35. Container transport |
5 |
1 |
M. Kubo R. Kimura K. Saitoh |
Research on perspiration and its impulse on cargo in container
transport is conducted. |
36. Chemical study of sea pollution |
5 |
4 |
K. Fukushi |
Fundamental study on capillary electricity swimming and applying
this to seawater analysis is undertaken. |
37. Cleaning seawater in enclosed areas |
5 |
3 |
K. Fukushi M. Kubo |
Research on cleaning seawater in ports as enclosed areas is
undertaken. |
38. Analysis of abnormal engine noise by neural
networks |
5 |
3 |
R. Kimura Noise signals by neural networks to
detect engine trouble in the early stages are analyzed. |
|
39. Manually operated machine systems when steering
ships |
5 |
1 |
H. Shimada |
Operation and recognition in manually operated machine systems
under interaction between operators and ships constituting a feedback loop with
a time lag is studied experimentally. |
40. Secular change in the anti-vibration gum of
marine engines |
2 |
1 |
N. Nakai |
Data obtained over eight years on the secular change in the
anti-vibration gum of marine engines is summarized. |
41. The Performance of the non-asbestos gasket |
5 |
5 |
N. Nakai |
Gasket performance as PTFE or graphite is surveyed in changing
structure and size. |
42. Survey of damage in a diesel engine by statistical
analysis of vibration |
5 |
5 |
R. Kimura N. Nakai |
A method of detecting abnormal signs by statistical analysis
of vibration in the frequency domain is developed. |
43. R&D of anti-fouling paint without environmental
pollution |
5 |
5 |
S. Suzuki |
Various components of ship paint are surveyed in their effectiveness
for anti-pollution of environment by soak tests in seawater. |
44. Operational state of foreign vessels in Japanese
coastal areas and safety measures |
6 |
5 |
S. Suzuki |
Measures for the safety of foreign vessels operating in the
coastal areas of Japan by investigating the state of operation and vessel facilities
entering Japanese ports by questionnaire are proposed. |
45. Developing an exclusive container for waste |
2 |
2 |
S. Suzuki |
A water- and air-tight container is made as a prototype for
the exclusive use for the transportation of waste dangerous humans to. |
46. Market research on ISM of domestic shipping |
2 |
1 |
S. Suzuki M. Kubo K. Saitoh |
The state of the ISM registration of domestic shipping companies
is clarified to survey its marketing possibilities. |
47. The maintenance and administration system
of ISM in domestic shipping |
2 |
1 |
S. Suzuki |
The maintenance and administration system of domestic shipping
companies that have obtained ISM and effective use of the system is studied. |
48. Administration system for the operation of
official ships |
1 |
1 |
S. Suzuki |
The application of the ISO method to the administration system
of official ship operation is studied. |
49. Visual information treatment performance of
ship operators at sea |
5 |
5 |
M. Koshou |
Causes of accident attributed to insufficient watch are analyzed
based on the four elements of operator, ship, environment and administration,
and an accident prevention method by watch is proposed. |
50. Safe operation of passenger ships and car
ferries |
5 |
5 |
M. Koshou M. Fujimoto |
Fundamental measures for safe operation of passenger ships
and car ferries are pointed out, and countermeasures to prevent accidents are
proposed. |
51. Human error and danger prediction |
5 |
2 |
M. Koshou |
Effective training in danger prediction (KYT) is studied for
the safety of navigation and works. |
52. The human factor and error in ship operation |
5 |
5 |
M. Koshou M. Fujimoto |
About 80% of sea accidents can be attributed to human error.
Methods to reduce human error during ship operation are studied. |
53. Developing an anti-fouling paint for ship
bottoms |
10 |
5 |
M. Koshou M. Fujimoto |
R&D on effective anti-fouling paint of ship bottoms (including
anti-fouling paint for propeller) is researched. |
54. The MHD effect of a strong magnetic field
by super conductivity |
10 |
8 |
M. Takeda T. Akazawa |
A fundamental study of MHD effects under strong magnetic fields
of the 10T class is conducted. |
55. Fundamental study on MHD propulsion ships
of the AC type |
10 |
4 |
M. Takeda T. Akazawa |
A fundamental study of MHD propulsion using AC super-conductive
magnets is conducted. |
56. Insulation material for the tanks for liquefied
hydrogen |
5 |
4 |
M. Takeda T. Akazawa Y. Iwamoto |
A fundamental study of effective compound insulation material
at the temperature of liquefied hydrogen is conducted. |
57. Air-sea interaction in the tropical Pacific |
10 |
4 |
H. Ishida M. Hayashi |
Turbulent flow flux and warming gas in tropical Pacific areas
considering change is observed |
58. Developing an automatic measuring device of
turbulent flux on the sea surface |
3 |
2 |
H. Ishida |
An automatic measuring device of turbulent flux (vertical
transportation of momentum, latent and revealed heats) on the sea surface using
buoys and ships is developed. |
59. Extraction of sea surface information by Doppler
radar |
5 |
2 |
H. Ishida M. Hayashi |
A method of extracting sea surface information as propagation
direction and phase velocity of waves using Doppler radar signals reflected from
the sea surface is developed. |