This definitive text describes the theory and design both of Air
Cushion Vehicles (ACV) and Surface Effect Ships (SES). It begins by
introducing hovercraft types and their development and application
throughout the world in the last three decades, before going on to
discuss the theoretical aspects of ACV and SES craft covering their
hovering performance, dynamic trim over calm water, resistance,
stability, manoeuvrability, skirt configuration and analysis of
forces acting on the skirts, ACV and SES seakeeping, and the
methodology of scaling aerodynamic and hydrodynamic forces acting
on the ACV/SES from model test data.
The latter chapters describe a design methodology, including
design criteria and standard methods for estimating craft
performance, lift system design, skirt design, hull structure,
propulsion systems and power unit selection. Much technical
information, data, and references to further work on hovercraft and
SES design is provided. The book will be a useful reference to
engineers, technicians, teachers, students (both undergraduate and
postgraduate), operators etc. who are involved in ACV/SES research,
design, construction and operation.
Guides the reader on how to perform machinery and systems selection
within ACV and SES overall design
For teachers, students (both at under- and post-graduate level),
engineers and technicians involved in ACV/SES
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