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)


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    Title :

    Power Optimization of the Captured Air Bubble Surface Effects Ship


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1976


    Size :

    109 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English