First book to give an insight into a growing area of interest - stealth warship technology - which is crucial for future developments in warship construction. It demonstrates the importance of materials used in warship construction and how this influences all of a naval platform's design parameters.
Covering the theoretical and fundamental aspects of naval architecture for students preparing for their MCA Engineer Officer exams. This new edition has been restructed, containing updated text and diagrams in line with modern practice and a new section on the mathematics required for the examinations. The book also includes sample examination questions with worked example answers to aid students in their learning.
This revised edition covers significant developments in the variety of forecasts available for the seafarer, coverage of global warming and weather routing options, as well as updates throughout in line with technological advancements and research discoveries, and updates to the exam questions at the end of each chapter.