The American Society of
Naval Engineers (ASNE) was founded in 1888 to foster research and
development
in the new technology of steam propulsion and in new materials as
applied
to Naval warships. ASNE has since expanded its breadth of interest to
all
engineering matters as related to Naval ship design, maintenance, and
operation.
Current membership is comprised of over 5,000 engineers engaged in
shipboard
hull, mechanical, and electrical systems; combat systems;
hydrodynamics;
naval architecture; nuclear and conventional propulsion; aircraft
systems;
and a potpourri of traditional engineering disciplines as applied to
Naval
ships.
Purposes
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Advance the knowledge
and practice
of Naval engineering in public and private applications and operations;
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To enhance the
professionalism
and well being of members; and
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Promote Naval
Engineering as
a career field.
Scope
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Naval engineering
includes all
arts and sciences as applied in the research, development, design,
construction,
operation,
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Maintenance and
logistic support
of:
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Surface and
sub-surface ships
and marine craft;
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Aviation and space
systems;
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Ocean structures;
-
Naval maritime
auxiliaries;
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Combat systems,
including command
and control, electronics, and ordnance systems; and
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Associated shore
facilities
which are used by the Navy and other military forces and civilian
maritime
organizations for the defense and well being of the Nation.
Members
Locally, the 500 members
of the Tidewater Section support:
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Monthly professional
dinner
meetings (3rd Wed. of the month)
-
Quarterly Fleet
Luncheons (near
Norfolk Naval Base waterfront)
-
Weekly mentoring in
algebra at Lake
Taylor Middle School
-
Two annual collegiate
scholarships
(funded by ASNE Tidewater)
-
Fleet Maintenance,
Safety, Environmental
and Combat Systems Symposia
- Fleet Engineer of
the Quarter
- Annual Quick-n-Dirty Boatbuiding
Competition
The Naval Engineers Journal is published bi-monthly by ASNE.
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