An integrated collaborative design framework for application in simulation-based ship design
PhD student - Rudolf ter Haar |
The design of a naval ship is a very complex process. Many requirements from different life cycle stages must be met, and these are often dependent and possibly conflicting. Examples of aspects that must be considered are operational performance and behaviour, which are related to the capabilities of the ship to fulfill missions and tasks. These aspects must already be considered in the early design phase, which is often done with simulations.
This approach of design requires collaboration of several design disciplines, in an integrated way. The goal of this research project is therefore to develop a framework for an integrated collaborative design process for application in simulation-based ship design. In particular, attention will be paid to the representation of different design requirements, a product model that incorporates all relevant information for the different design disciplines, the relation of simulation with the product model, and mechanisms for resolving design conflicts. Such a framework can lead to much shorter design times, and much better designs, for future ships.
This project is supported by TNO Defence, Security and Safety.