Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Izenson, Shawn M.
URN	etd-04272010-020107
Title	Application of the systems engineering approach to the conversion of ocean surveillance vessels into hydrographic survey, buoy tending, and general oceanography missions for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Systems Engineering
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Lutze, Frederick H. Jr. Committee Chair Drew, Donald R. Committee Member VanLandingham, Hugh F. Committee Member
Keywords	Ocean engineering
Date of Defense	1993-12-14
Availability	restricted
Abstract The T-AGOS 13 Class is a suitable platform to meet all mission requirements for both NOAA Conversion designs. The T-AGOS 13 class vessels cannot, however, match the existing NOAA medium endurance charting ship (Fairweather class) in both speed and number of accommodations.
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