The concept of applying large, stable floating structures to a variety of civilian needs and military missions seems to be given increased emphasis about every 8 to 10 years. The increasing demands for energy production and waste disposal created by continued population growth and recent military activity in the Persian Gulf (combined with increasingly difficult negotiations for continued use of the U.S. bases overseas), have once again provided such emphasis. In the past, conceptual and technological capabilities have indicated the viability of applying large modular floating structures to (1) replace the past reliance on foreign sites for forward area logistic and tactical support missions and (2) provide immediate fully operational capability versus repetitive, expensive, long-term construction. Overall credibility for the concept has resulted from several studies and instrumented ocean model tests. One way of meeting many of the military needs is a transportable (mobile) forward tactical base from which aircraft could be launched to participate in tactical missions and which would provide docking facilities for surface craft engaged in patrol activities. A large floating stable platform of modular construction was viewed as the concept which would best meet these needs. This document reviews past efforts; discusses some manifestations of the current interest in the general concept of large floating platforms; and examines the symbiotic relationship between private industry, commercial, and military multiuse that could make near-term development attractive as a commercial venture.


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