Engineering for Marine Exploration and Development
Publication: Journal of Professional Practice
Volume 91, Issue 2
Abstract
The concept is advanced that the nation's program in oceanography and the engineering aspects thereof can be more effectively planned and considered in relation to national goals if these activities are separated into three categories: (1) Scientific exploration; (2) geographic exploration; and (3) development of maritime resources. Goals can then be identified, funds and manpower allocated in relation to scientific objectives and to public purposes such as defense, development of natural resources, protection of life and property, weather forecasting, etc. Examined are similarities and differences of scientific and geographic exploration; practical benefits of maritime exploration and development; federal organization; congressional interest; and needs for government-scientific-industry partnership. Conclusions are drawn that future growth, other than in relation to the general expansion of scientific inquiry, depends on whether or not the area of marine exploration deserves public support similar to that afforded in the space program, and historically was afforded such activities as the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Journal of Professional Practice
Volume 91 • Issue 2 • September 1965
Pages: 35 - 47
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© 1965 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Sep 1965
Published online: Feb 8, 2021
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Business management
- Coasts, oceans, ports, and waterways engineering
- Construction engineering
- Construction management
- Engineering fundamentals
- Environmental engineering
- Federal government
- Forecasting
- Government
- Mathematics
- Natural resources
- Ocean engineering
- Oceanography
- Organizations
- Practice and Profession
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Statistics
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