Some Fairy Tales in Performance Monitoring Revisited
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Some Fairy Tales in Performance Monitoring Revisited

J Nav Archit Mar Technol 2019;2019:50-54
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Abstract

This paper looks critically at some assumptions and allegations floating around in performance monitoring: data frequency as a cure-all; capability to separate hull degradation and propeller degradation; capability to correct for sea state 4 and above. Lack of error analyses is pointed out as a frequent root cause for questionable confidence and assertions.

Keywords: Performance monitoring, ISO 19030, added resistance, wind resistance