Naval architecture
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Naval architecture is a branch of engineering that deals with the design and construction of ships and other marine structures. From a functional point of view, a ships is a most complex vehicle which must be reliably self-sustaining in its element for extended periods of time. It is perhaps the most multipurpose of vehicles, having more built-in functions than does any other vehicle type. Apart from the ship's structure and system's ability to withstand the marine environment, its design constraints include space and weight limitations, limiting the motion characteristics.
The important aspects of Naval Architecture are the following:
