Commercial Pallets for Cargo Transfer at Sea

The objective of the proposed project will be to eliminate the need for "winged" cargo pallets in Naval underway replenishment operations. The project will establish the requirements for an improved transfer device through a study of current connective underway replenishment procedures. All types of standard commercial pallets proposed or now in use will be studied to determine the interface requirements for the transfer device. A conceptual design and development study will be conducted to identify, develop and evaluate concepts to the point where several feasible alternatives can be presented to the Navy. This work will form the basis for further design and development of the most promising alternative in later phases for eventual incorporation into the Naval inventory.