An experimental and analytical evaluation of skirts for an overland ground effect vehicle has been conducted. Skirt lengths up to 3 feet with plenum pressures up to 60 psf were investigated. Structural, performance, and stability analyses are presented and compared with model tests, two-dimensional skirt tests, and full-scale tests. The full-scale test rig consisted of a 5-foot-wide by 10-foot-long plenum GEM with 3-foot-long skirts. Testing included performance, obstacle, and stability tests at 60-psf plenum pressure. Recommended future skirt development programs are presented. (Author)


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    Title :

    An Investigation of Flexible Skirts for Ground Effect Machines


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    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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