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  2. Common Berthing Mechanism - Wikipedia

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    The PCBM requires no preparation for berthing beyond what is required post-launch. Preparation of the ACBM for berthing takes about an hour, beginning with selection of supporting utilities (power, data) and sequential activation for each Controller Panel Assembly (CPA). Two CPAs are selected as the Primary and Secondary Master Controllers.

  3. Berth allocation problem - Wikipedia

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    The berth allocation problem (also known as the berth scheduling problem) is a NP-complete problem in operations research, regarding the allocation of berth space for vessels in container terminals. Vessels arrive over time and the terminal operator needs to assign them to berths in order to be served (loading and unloading containers) as soon ...

  4. Docking and berthing of spacecraft - Wikipedia

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    Used by Nauka Science (or Experiment) Airlock, to berth to nauka forward port. The berthing mechanism is a unique hybrid derivative the Russian APAS-89/APAS-95 system as it has 4 petals instead of 3 along with 12 structural hooks and is a combination of an active "probe and drogue" soft-dock mechanism on port and passive target on airlock.

  5. Critical path method - Wikipedia

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    The critical path method (CPM), or critical path analysis (CPA), is an algorithm for scheduling a set of project activities. [1] A critical path is determined by identifying the longest stretch of dependent activities and measuring the time [ 2 ] required to complete them from start to finish.

  6. Barracks ship - Wikipedia

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    US Navy barracks ship APL-61 in 2003. A barracks ship or barracks barge or berthing barge, or in civilian use accommodation vessel or accommodation ship, is a ship or a non-self-propelled barge containing a superstructure of a type suitable for use as a temporary barracks for sailors or other military personnel.

  7. How to Apply for the CPA Exam: Step-by-Step Guide - AOL

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  8. Berth (moorings) - Wikipedia

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    The following is a list of berth types based on cargo of the ships calling: Bulk berth Used to handle either dry or liquid bulk cargo. Vessels are loaded using either excavators, conveyor belts, and/or pipelines. Storage facilities for the bulk cargo are often alongside the berth – e.g. silos or stockpiles. Container berth

  9. APM Terminals - Wikipedia

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    In 1975, the group established the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's first dedicated container terminal, at Berth 51 at Port Elizabeth, New Jersey. APM Terminals was founded as the port and terminal operating unit of Copenhagen , Denmark-based A.P. Moller - Maersk Group in January 2001.