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  2. Dynamic positioning - Wikipedia

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    Dynamic positioning (DP) is a computer-controlled system to automatically maintain a vessel's position and heading by using its own propellers and thrusters. Position reference sensors, combined with wind sensors, motion sensors and gyrocompasses , provide information to the computer pertaining to the vessel's position and the magnitude and ...

  3. USCGC Juniper - Wikipedia

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    Her Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) uses this positioning information, the ship's controllable-pitch propeller, and the stern and bow thrusters to keep the ship on station without any human input. These systems allow Juniper and her crew to work more buoys in less time, more efficiently and safely, and in tougher environmental conditions than ...

  4. USCGC Healy - Wikipedia

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    Healy has a Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) that uses her 2200-horsepower Omnithruster Bow Thruster system, which aids in navigation and station keeping during science operations. [7] Her flight deck is capable of landing both of the Coast Guard's helicopter airframes, and attached is a hangar that can house 2 Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin helicopters.

  5. VB-10,000 (ship) - Wikipedia

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    The dynamic positioning system is rated to class 3 standards (ABS Class DPS-3). [7] [15] Claw and VB-10,000 near homeport of Port Arthur, Texas.

  6. USCGC Joshua Appleby - Wikipedia

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    With state-of-the-art electronics and navigation systems including Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) which uses a Differential Global Positioning System, and electronic chart displays, these buoy tenders maneuver and position aids more accurately and efficiently with fewer crew. [3]

  7. USCGC Cypress - Wikipedia

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    Her Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) uses this positioning information, the ship's controllable-pitch propeller, and the stern and bow thrusters to keep the ship on station without any human input. Cypress's Machinery Plant Control and Monitoring System (MPCMS) has over 1000 sensors throughout the ship. This system makes it possible for one ...

  8. Subsidy Scorecards: Marshall University

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    SOURCE: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, Marshall University (2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010). Read our methodology here. HuffPost and The Chronicle examined 201 public D-I schools from 2010-2014. Schools are ranked based on the percentage of their athletic budget that comes from subsidies. Income sources are adjusted for inflation.

  9. DPS - Wikipedia

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    Dynamic positioning system, a means to automatically maintain a ship's position and heading by using her own propellers and thrusters DPS protocol , a quantum key distribution protocol DPS (Data Processing System), the designation of several lines of computer in the List of Groupe Bull products