00650344

Monograph

Following the introduction, the report addresses, in Chapter 2, the operating characteristics of the various potential users of real- time and forecasted data and, where possible, indicates the economic benefits that might accrue to them. Regional and site-specific environmental characteristics are also identified, and four port areas--the Port of New York and New Jersey, the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, the Lower Mississippi/New Orleans, and Greater San Francisco Bay--are described in regard to water depth limitations, currents, bridge clearances, and other environmental concerns. The user and port analysis and overviews set the stage for discussions about technology in Chapter 3, including a summary comparison of user needs and available technology. The technology and requirements for data collection dissemination and assessment are discussed in Chapter 4, which leads to the review of data quality assurance in Chapter 5. Chapter 6 concludes the analyses by presenting the cost associated with real-time and short-term prediction systems and provides some estimates of possible cost- benefits for several cases.

Report

108 p.

1986

References

Environment; Harbors; Information systems; Keels; Ports; Sensors; Ship pilotage; Wave measurement

Environmental conditions

Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities

TRIS, TRB

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