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Maneuverability in lock access channels
Vantorre, M.; Richter, J. (2011). Maneuverability in lock access channels, in: What's new in the design of navigation locks? PIANC Workshop - SMART RIVERS 2011 Conference - in the framework of the PIANC Report n°106 - INCOM WG29, 13th - 14th September 2011, New Orleans (USA): papers. pp. 8
In: (2011). What's new in the design of navigation locks? PIANC Workshop - SMART RIVERS 2011 Conference - in the framework of the PIANC Report n°106 - INCOM WG29, 13th - 14th September 2011, New Orleans (USA): papers. PIANC: Brussels. , more

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Document type: Conference paper

Keywords
    Approach channels
    Locks (Waterways)
    Maneuverability

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Abstract
    An overview is given of hydrodynamic effects acting on a ship approaching a lock, including approach channel and approach structure layout, density currents, translation waves, return flow, cushion effects, and retardation forces. Most of these effects have a non-stationary nature, which is challenging from the point of view of maneuvering simulation. Lock approaches are illustrated by practical examples. A selection of research tools, including simulation, model testing and full scale measurements, is discussed.

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