Naval Engineering
Nikolai Hansen
Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik / Technik
Beschreibung
Naval Engineering explores the intertwined history of ship design and military strategy, revealing how naval architecture has shaped maritime history. It examines core principles like hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, crucial for understanding ship stability and movement. Readers will discover how social and military pressures drove innovation, from sail to nuclear power, influencing naval technology across centuries.
The book progresses systematically, first covering hull design and the science of ship stability. It then explores propulsion systems, comparing the efficiency of sail, steam, diesel, and nuclear power.
Finally, it integrates these systems within naval operations, discussing survivability and the impact of technology on military strategy. Supported by historical records and technical data, this book offers a unique perspective on naval technology's role in military and civilian maritime advancements.
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Naval Engineering