Technology for Ship to Shore Connector Concepts with Combined High Speed and Payload Fraction Navy SBIR FY2015.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2015.1 Topic No.: N151-075 Topic Title: Technology for Ship to Shore Connector Concepts with Combined High Speed and Payload Fraction Proposal No.: N151-075-0145 Firm: Art Anderson Associates 202 Pacific Avenue NW Bremerton, Washington 98337-1932 Contact: Daniel Looney Phone: (360) 479-5600 Web Site: www.artanderson.com Abstract: During Phase I a preliminary Concept Design will be developed and analyzed to validate the PAR hull and propulsion, hydrodynamic and aerodynamic principles for a Ship to Shore Connector that achieves the ONR SBIR, US Navy and USMC objectives for a high speed and high payload/weight ratio Ship to Shore Connector. The primary technology to be evaluated for the Ship to Shore Connector design is the use of a Power Augmented Ram (PAR) technology to provide the added lift and thrust required for high speed, heavy cargo transportation necessary to support an amphibious landing. This type of craft relies on a combination of hydrodynamics and aerodynamic lift support using front RAM turbojets and aft air propeller fan propulsors for high speed forward thrust, hovering and maneuvering while in PAR mode during transits and shore landing. In addition, the use of water jets for medium-lower speed water borne maneuvering for on load and offload connector operations will be considered. Potential alternate vessel designs taking advantage of PAR and a combination of other technologies, such as SES hull forms, air bladders, hydrodynamic front and stern flaps will be evaluated during the initial concept development. Benefits: It is anticipated that upon completion of Phase 1 research and reporting, ONR will have an improved understanding of the technical benefits, feasibility, and cost risks associated with procuring a high speed, high payload ship-to-shore connector utilizing Power Augmented Ram technologies. This information can then be used during the decision making process to determine if future funding through a Program of Record is practical. Research and Data compiled within the phase 1 report will likely draw interest from owners and operators in many commercial applications, a few of which would likely include; Cargo and Ferry Operators in remote or austere ports, Heavy Equipment Transportation services covering intermediate distances, Arctic Oil Exploration supply vessel operators, and organizations interested in a Fast Response vessel capable of traversing ice fields. Return