Electrical Power System Considerations for Modular, Flexible, and Adaptable Ships

Eight technologies for implementing a modular, flexible, and adaptable ship: Modular Hulls, Mission Bays, Container Stacks, Off-Board Vehicles, Weapons Modules, Aperture Stations, Electronic Modular Enclosures, and Flexible Infrastructure are examined to determine their impact on design decisions for the electrical power system. Recommendations are provided for future work to prepare power system designers for future modular, flexible, and adaptable ship designs.