Sea SLICE technology is a patented ship design that enables small waterplane area twin-hull (SWATH) ships to operate at higher speeds without sacrificing efficiency by attaining low motion in a seaway. The key to this innovation is the reduction of wake-making drag, which is accomplished by the introduction of four submerged teardrop-shaped pods attached to the hull by short struts-the forward two pods house diesel engines which power the ship to 30 knots. This configuration enables the attainment of speeds well beyond the hump on the Froude wave resistance curve-a limiting factor in traditional surface-ship hull/propulsion design. Compact in size, high speed, superior seakeeping ability, low wake wash and modular design make Lockheed Martin's ship system the ideal candidate for many military and commercial markets. Sea SLICE's unobstructed stern, large exposed deck spaces and modular payload capability simplify payload balancing. The Sea SLICE HSV has a scalable architecture, which can reach 45 knots top speed while traveling in rough water up to sea state six. Combining a high-speed capability in high seas, Sea SLICE technology opens up a new set of options to commercial and military customers. Government applications include patrol/interdiction, search and rescue, bouy tending, oceanographic and hydrographic survey or missile satellite tracking. These types of missions need greater stability to carry out primary mission objectives, but also benefit from increased speed in reaching their destinations. Military coastal applications for Sea SLICE include command, communications and control, surveilliance and reconaissiance, missile launching, mine warfare, littoral ASW, defense against small boats, helicopter support, special operations warfare, AUV/UUV support and test range support. Ship operators want small affordable ships that perform at high speed in high seas. This technology fulfills both of these requirements and is ideal for many commercial applications. Commercial uses that require stability for both operation and passenger/crew comfort and that would benefit from getting passengers/technical specialists to their destinations quickly are potential applications. Applications include offshore support, oil spill response, excursion and recreation vessel and craft. The experimental joint high-speed vessel Joint Venture (HSV-XI) has been evaluating the potential of fast, shallow draft, open architecture, multi-mission vessels with large payload fractions in the areas of mine warfare, special operations, ship-to-objective maneuver, and medical and non-combatant support operations.


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    Titel :

    Sea SLICE demonstrates multi-mission flexibility


    Beteiligte:
    Burns, R.F. (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Sea Technology ; 43 , 11 ; 19-22


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2002


    Format / Umfang :

    4 Seiten



    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Print


    Sprache :

    Englisch






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