Parametric Resonance in Dynamical Systems

An Introduction to Parametric Resonance.- Part I Detection and Estimation of Parametric Resonance: Detection of Parametric Roll for Ships.- Estimation of Parametric Roll in Random Seaways.- Part II Parametric Roll: Trimaran Vessels and Parametric Roll.- Probability of Parametric Roll in Random Seaways.- Domains of Parametric Roll Amplification for Different Hull Forms.- Probabilistic Properties of Parametric Roll.- Experience from Parametric Rolling of Ships.- Ship Model for Parametric Roll Incorporating the Effects of Time-Varying Speed.- Part III Control of Parametric Resonance in Ships: Frequency Detuning Control by Doppler Shift.- Optimal Speed and Heading Control for Stabilization of Parametric Oscillations in Ships.- A U-Tank Control System for Ships in Parametric Roll Resonance.- Part IV Control of Parametric Resonance in Mechanical Systems: Parametric and Direct Resonances in a Base-Excited Beam Carrying a Top Mass.- A Study of the Onset and Stabilization of Parametric Roll by using an Electro-Mechanical Device.- Controlling Parametric Resonance: Induction and Stabilization of Unstable Motions.