Course overview
Building on the Introductory course by expanding on operational requirements for naval ships and the specific naval systems developed, including; propulsion train, replenishment at sea, firefighting and damage control, ship signatures, helicopter operations, magazine design, weapon system integration and topside design. Applying modern technology for naval ship construction and maintenance support.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify current classes of Ships (OPV, Frigates, Destroyers, LHD) and design philosophies in depth.
- Explain the design to build approach in the context of ships and their systems.
- Describe the different systems (platform or combat) in a navy ship.
- Demonstrate how to build a ship from a new class or an evolution of an existing one.
- Apply the design process to carry out the final part of a feasibility phase on a concept navy ship project.
- Check the design feasibility of ships and their seaworthiness.
- Create a navy ship concept design from top-level requirements.