GSSP
GSSP is a customized software program designed to assist operating personnel in the calculation and evaluation of vessel stability. The program is based on the methods and operating instructions contained in the vessel’s trim and stability book and stability letter.
Program Description
The program’s user interface simplifies trim and stability calculations for the master. The master inputs the load description, and the program’s stability condition / evaluation module performs the calculations. The load description module provides a system to specify tank content, solid loads (stores, payload, etc.), and ice accumulation.
The stability condition / evaluation module automatically calculates and displays the vessel’s condition (weight and centers, free surface correction, hydrostatic data, as well as the vessel draft and trim) and evaluates the current condition with a series of comments, cautions, and warnings. The current results are always visible in a continuously updated status bar across the bottom of the screen.
The program consists of a series of graphic displays and spreadsheets for data entry. Display screens include: list of stored load conditions, tank condition display, solid condition display, icing load editor, and solution summary. Online help can be displayed at any time.
Features
- WINDOWS user interface with mouse & keyboard control of all functions.
- Continuously updated solution bar.
- Interactive ship graphic highlights all tanks with liquid and cross-hairs showing locations of solid items and icing areas.
- Navigate spreadsheets by clicking on ship graphic.
- Solid entry window for each space on ship shows drawing of space and permits point & click selection of location.
- Unlimited number of load conditions stored. Load conditions grouped and saved by voyage.
For more information or to request a Demo CD, contact:
Justin Morgan
The Glosten Associates, Inc.1201 Western Ave. Suite 200
Seattle, Washington 98101-2921
Phone: (206) 624-7850
Fax: (206) 682-9117
email: jmmorgan at glosten.com