HMS Forth is the latest addition to the Royal Navy surface fleet, expected to enter service in 2017, but it had a little help before construction event began. 


The design team at  the BAE Systems yard in Govan, Glasgow,  were able to take advantage of visualisation suites.   This technology creates full scale 3D ship prototypes - enabling engineering teams to virtually build and test the design of vessels.   A laser tracking system allows operators to fly through a ship’s design from any angle and the ability to inspect and examine specific areas, equipment and systems. This means potential engineering issues can be identified in real time, while the technology also enables greater collaboration with suppliers and customers, bringing them into the design process at an earlier stage.


BAE believes visualisation technology will transform the way it designs and builds warships. By creating a virtual prototype, it can optimise a ship’s design and gain an understanding of the vessel and the experience of those serving on board before manufacturing begins. The defence firm said it was committed to shipbuilding on the Clyde


Source:  The Scotsman

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