How to Steer an Ocean LinerSteering an ocean liner or supertanker is reportedly very difficult; the vessel itself is unwieldy, and there are many fast-changing problems to navigate througSocial Science Electronic Publishing
one can be sure of its performance. A new design is more of a gamble. Furthermore, in the 20th and 21st century, sailing technology developed for fast sailing yachts, which is an entirely different story compared to ships which need to be able to carry cargo.” ...
The Britannic was the lesser known, but largest and most extravagant, of the three Olympic Class ocean liners built by White Star for trans-Atlantic voyages. However, just months after its completion, the British government enlisted the liner for use as a hospital ship during World War I. Th...
The Britannic was the lesser known, but largest and most extravagant, of the three Olympic Class ocean liners built by White Star for trans-Atlantic voyages. However, just months after its completion, the British government enlisted the liner for use as a hospital ship during World War I. Th...
Consistency is key when it comes to maintaining an online persona. I used to use my personal Twitter account to discuss the full range of my interests, from ocean liners and Egyptology to tabletop RPGs and video games. But after I started using that account to promote my scholarship, I’...
Navigating purpose and adaptability in systems design Consider a teacup used as a penholder. This simple reimagination by an individual might highlight the flexibility of POSIWID. Similarly, the repurposing of a luxury ocean liner to a floating hospital during wartime exemplifies POSIWID’s adaptabil...
Throughout the late 19th century and early 20th century, shipbuilders expanded their designs to create larger, faster, and more comfortable ocean liners. The 1880s saw the widespread adoption of electricity aboard. The 1890s witnessed an upscaling of amenities and passenger comforts, while in the...
To start off with, draw a flowing flag near the very top of the mast. Maybe you could design a symbol or picture to go on the mast for an extra fun detail! Then, draw some more lines coming out from the sides right at the very top of the mast. This will form the support beam ...
Design and Operation They have a composite liner on top of 2 feet (0.61 meters) of compacted clay soil on the bottom and sides, as well as systems to capture leachate, the water that percolates down through the trash, before it can contaminate groundwater. Additionally, landfills are equipped...
And I think a lot of people don't even want to ask the question. Jeff And of course, many of these organizations that we're talking about in many in our better innovation audience today, these are ocean liners of an organization and to turn that ocean liner on a dime i...