Theory and Design of Air Cushion Craft

Theory and Design of Air Cushion Craft By Liang Yun, Alan Bliault (647 Pages)

Contents

1. Introduction to hovercraft
2. Air cushion theory
3. Steady drag forces
4. Stability
5. Trim and water surface deformation under the cushion
6. Manoeuvrability
7. Design and analysis of ACV and SES skirts
8. Motions in waves
9. Model experiments and scaling laws
10. Design methodology and performance estimation
11. Determination of principal dimensions of ACV/SES
12. Lift system design
13. Skirt design
14. Structural design
15. Propulsion system design
16. Power unit selection

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