Articles and Papers

Technical Papers

  • Kays, B.J., B.J. Rosenthal, R.S. Holcomb, and T.J. Peltzer (2009). “Implementation and Full-Scale Testing of Adaptive vs. PID Control System Algorithms for Advanced Marine Vehicles,” Proceedings, Tenth International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation, Athens, Greece.
  • Shimozono, G.S. and T.J. Peltzer (2009). “Development and Full-Scale Testing of an Improved Bow Lifting Body Technology Demonstrator,” Proceedings, Tenth International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation, Athens, Greece.
  • Rosenthal, B.J., W.M. Milewski, B. Connell, D.C. Kring, and T.J. Peltzer (2009). “Extension of a Nonlinear Coupled Hydro-Mechanical Simulation Tool,” Proceedings, Tenth International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation, Athens, Greece.
  • Rosenthal, B.J., D.C. Kring, W.M. Milewski, B.J. Petersen, and T.J. Peltzer (2009). “Simulation of a Refueling Operation of Two Unmanned Surface Vehicles,” Proceedings, Second International Conference on Grand Challenges in Modeling and Simulation, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • T.J. Peltzer, B.J. Rosenthal, W.K. Reppun, D.C. Kring, W.M. Milewski, and B. Connell (2008). “Multi-body seakeeping design optimization,” Proceedings, Tenth International Conference on Hydrodynamics, Nantes, France.
  • Shimozono, G. and S. Loui (2008). “Combining Art and Science to Improve Planing Boat Performance,” Proceedings, Defence Technology Asia 2008, Singapore.
  • Hackett, J., J. Calix St. Pierre, C. Bigler, T.J. Peltzer, F. Quadvlieg, and F. van Walree (2007). “Computational Predictions vs. Model Testing for a High Speed Vessel with Lifting Bodies,” Transactions of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
  • Hart, C.J., K.M. Weems, and T.J. Peltzer (2007). “Seakeeping Analysis of the Lifting Body Technology Demonstrator Sea Flyer Using Advanced Time-Domain Hydrodynamics,” Proceedings, Ninth International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation, Proceedings, Ninth International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation, Shanghai, China. 394 Kb PDF
  • Knapp, R., J. Elm, and B. Kays (2007). “Robust Real-Time Microcontroller-based Control Hardware for a 21.3 m Bow Lifting Body Technology Demonstrator Craft,” Proceedings, Ninth International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation, Shanghai, China. 429 Kb PDF
  • Peltzer, T.J., T.S. Keipper, B. Kays, and G. Shimozono (2007). “A New Paradigm for High-Speed Monohulls: the Bow Lifting Body Ship,” Proceedings, Ninth International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation, Shanghai, China. 770 Kb PDF
  • Rosenthal, B. (2007). “Development of a Nonlinear Simulation Tool for Testing of Control Systems in a General Class of Lifting Body Vessels, SWATHS, and Hydrofoils” Proceedings, Ninth International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation, Shanghai, China. 372 Kb PDF
  • Peltzer, T.J. (2007). “Recent Developments in Lifting Body Ships and Small, High-Speed Hull Forms,” Proceedings, ASNE High Speed High Performance Ships and Craft Symposium, Annapolis, MD.
  • Hackett, J., J. Calix St. Pierre, M. Levadou, and T.J. Peltzer (2006). “Composite High Speed Vessel:  Study of Lifting Body Technology,” Proceedings, ASNE Ships and Ship Systems Technology Symposium, Carderock, MD.
  • Campbell, L.F., J. Guille, and T.J. Peltzer (2006). “Bradstone Challenger: Breaking the Round Britain Record with a Novel Hull Form,” Proceedings, RINA International Conference on High Speed Craft – ACVs, WIGs, and Hydrofoils, London, U.K.
  • Peltzer, T.J. (2005). “Application and Validation of Computational Tools in the Design of Lifting Body Ships,” Proceedings, ASNE High Speed High Performance Ships and Craft Symposium, Everett, WA.
  • Peltzer, T.J. (2003). “Lifting Body Technology for Transformational Ship Designs,” Proceedings, 9th Naval Platform Technology Seminar, Singapore.
  • Waaler, C.M., M.A. Quadrini, and T.J. Peltzer, (2002). “Design and Manufacture of a 2100 Horsepower Electric Podded Propulsion System,” Proceedings, SNAME Ship Production Symposium, Boston, MA. 553 Kb PDF

Selected News Articles/Releases

  • "Navatek Corporate Capabilities Brochure," developed for the U.S. Navy's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and 2010 Navy Opportunity Forum (Washington, DC, June 7-9, 2010). Visit: www.virtualacquisitionshowcase.com
  • "Navatek Cleared to Build Bladerunner Boats After U.S. Appeals Court Rules Against M Ship Co." News release Oct. 26, 2009
  • "Hawaii Ocean Science & Technology 2009," State of Hawaii Dept. of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (business promotional brochure featuring article on Navatek USV)
  • "GDRS Delivers First Anti-Submarine Unmanned Surface Vehicle for LCS,"  article on Navatek USV in brochure for AUVSI Symposium and Exhibit, Aug. 10-13, 2009.
  • Pacific Marine Celebrates 65th Corporate Anniversary," Hawaii Business magazine, May 2009
  • "FY2009-2034: Unmanned Systems Integrated Roadmap," U.S. Dept. of Defense, April 6, 2009, Appendix C features article on Navatek/GDRS ASW USV
  • "From Paper to Patent," Honolulu Advertiser, Jan. 18, 2009
  • "First Anti-Submarine Warfare Mission Package Reports," Maritime Reporter and Engineering News, Dec. 2008 (Navatek/GDRS USV)
  • "Navatek Builds $2.2M Research Ship," Honolulu Advertiser, Dec. 9, 2008 (MDA Boat)
  • "Marine Firm Sees Big Future in Three Spinoff Ventures," Pacific Business News, Aug. 1, 2008
  • "Navatek Explores Bow Lifting Bodies," Warship Technology, Jan. 2008
  • "Stage Right: New Landing Craft Meet Evolving Expeditionary Needs," Defense Technology International magazine, Oct. 2007 (T-Craft)
  • "The Next FRC?" Seapower magazine, Sept. 2007 (BLB Fast Response Cutter) 887 Kb PDF
  • "Tri-Modal Connection," Seapower magazine, Sept. 2007 (T-Craft) 1064 Kb PDF
  • "Doctrine and Innovation are Key to New Amphibious Watercraft," Jane's International Defence Review, Aug. 2007 (T-Craft)
  • T-Craft and CAAT-craft story, GD Robotics magazine, March 2007 136 Kb PDF
  • "Navatek Gets Navy Contract," Honolulu Advertiser, Feb. 2007 (T-Craft) 77 Kb PDF
  • "Navatek Finds Energy in Waves," Honolulu Advertiser, Dec. 20, 2006 66 Kb PDF
  • "Navatek Wins Navy Contract," Honolulu Star Bulletin, May 25, 2006 (USV) 78 Kb PDF
  • "Navy Completes Successful Seatrials on Navatek Lifting Body Ship" news release, Aug. 2004 67 Kb PDF
  • HYSWAC launch, national news release, June 2003 - 222 Kb PDF
  • "Reinventing the Boat," Forbes magazine, Nov. 1993 - 370 Kb PDF

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