Forensic Investigation of Vessel Capsizing

In order to assess the probable locations of capsizing, I programmed a reverse particle dispersal simulation in the program Ichthyop using a Navy Coastal Ocean Model (NCOM AmSeas) as the hydrodynamic backbone. Model parameters were programmed according to information provided by legal deposition documents. Multiple navigational scenarios were assessed.

Three navigational scenarios for the capsizing event and vessel drift location at time of rescue.