Date of Award
5-1970
Degree Type
Master's Essay - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
First Advisor
James Heinen
Abstract
This essay applies the Euler LaGrange equations of variational calculus to the problem of determining the optimal speed of a naval vessel such that the fuel consumed and the time of travel between two points is minimized.
Recommended Citation
Schane, Roger N., "Minimum-fuel, Minimum-time Control of Large Ocean-going Vessels" (1970). Master's Essays (1922 - ). 1911.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/essays/1911
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Comments
An Essay submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School, Marquette University, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science, Milwaukee, Wisconsin