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36. Kobe University of Mercantile Marine (1/2)
 
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.







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