Through the use of simulation studies of the Surface Effects Ship (SES) XR-3, it is shown that power optimization can be achieved by controlling the air bubble plenum pressure and the pitch angle of the craft. Sudies indicate a savings of up to forty percent in total power required for cruising speeds in the range of fifteen to thirty knots. (Author)
Power Optimization of the Captured Air Bubble Surface Effects Ship
1976
109 pages
Report
No indication
English
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