This report presents the technical and economic rationale for utilizing wind propulsion systems for commercial shipping - specifically vessels of the American Merchant Marine. Alternative rig configurations ranging from fore-and-aft and square sails to wing sails and wind turbines are evaluated for their aerodynamic efficiency, technical feasibility and cost. An integrated, analytical computer model is described and used for the parametric analysis of conventionally powered and motor sailing vessels. U.S.-Foreign oceanborne trade routes are evaluated for their sail-assist potential. The conceptual design of a 20000 CDWT sail-assist multipurpose dry cargo vessel is presented and discussed. (Jensen)
Wind propulsion for ships of the american merchant marine
Windantrieb fuer Schiffe der amerikanischen Handelsmarine
US Government Reports ; Mar ; 1-276
1981
276 Seiten
Report
English
Wind Propulsion of Merchant Ships
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