g. Determine the best size of the mooring system for 1000 

 ft of 36-inch boom. Define anchor size, line size, buoy size, and 

 all other appropriate hardware. 



h. Determine whether the rope could be wrapped around the 

 buoy during storage, to prevent entanglement. 



i. Determine mooring requirements while encircling a ship 

 with boom to prevent oil spill from spreading. 



WBS 7 Evaluate Coupling and Other Ancillary Equipment 



Background 



The effective use of various support equipment in harbor oil 

 spill cleanup is dependent upon successful operation of various 

 couplings and ancillary equipment in the system. 



Objectives 



The objective of this element is to test and evaluate various 

 system couplings and ancillary equipment. 



Scope of Work 



a. Determine suitable methods of attachment of the flattop 

 boat to the utility boat. 



b. Determine a suitable ramp and restraining device for boom 

 deployment and retrieval from piers. 



c. Determine whether a suitable connection between boom and 

 utility boat other than a bridle system, would be feasible. 



d. Determine a suitable method of fastening the buoy to the 

 boom. 



WBS 8 Provide Photographic Coverage 



Background 



In addition to numerical data and descriptive material, the 

 final report will also include photographs of the evaluation tests, 

 In addition, a motion picture film of the tests will be made. 



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