Journal of Naval Science and Engineering is a peer reviewed, international, inter disciplinary journal in science and technology, which is published semi-annually in January and July. It publishes full research papers, review articles, technical notes, short communications, book reviews, letters to the editor, and extended versions of conference papers. Topics of interest include the technological and scientific aspects of four major area: computer science and engineering (software engineering, computer networks, security, algorithms, robot technology, artificial intelligence), electrical and electronics engineering (communication, signal processing, antennas and smart antennas, electromagnetic and acoustic), naval/mechanical engineering (thermodynamics and heat transfer, energy technologies, naval engineering, control systems), and industrial engineering/operation research (programming techniques, decision support systems, operational research and military applications, system simulation). Authors are invited to submit their contributions in above major areas but not limited to topics within each area.
Manuscripts must be prepared in English, single-spaced with justify not to exceed 10 printed pages. Details of manuscript preparation guidelines and contents of previous issues can be found at http://www.dho.edu.tr .
Papers can be submitted electronically to: eerkahveci@dho.edu.tr
Dr. Nafiz Arıca, Turkish Naval Academy, Turkey
Dr. Cumhur Ferman, Işık University, Turkey
Dr. M. Yahya Karslıgil, Yıldız Technical University, Turkey
Dr. Emin Anarım, Boğaziçi University, Turkey
Dr. A. Alp Sayar, Marmara University, Turkey
Dr. Mete Severcan Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Dr. Erkut Akkartal, Turkish Naval Academy, Turkey
Dr. Kyusun Choi, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Dr. Vedat Coşkun, Işık University, Turkey
Dr. Adnan Kavak, Kocaeli University, Turkey
Dr. Garret Okamoto, Santa Clara University, USA
Dr. Murat Torlak, University of Texas at Dallas, USA
Dr. Deniz Ünsalan, Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey
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Journal of Naval Science and Engineering presents a variety of viewpoints. The views expressed or implied in this publication, unless otherwise noted, should not be interpreted as official positions of the Institute. Erhan ERKAHVECI
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