03649nam a2200349Ii 4500991003221749707536070802s2000 enka sb 001 0 eng d97803406765090340676507b13650890-39ule_instBibl. Dip.le Aggr. Ingegneria Innovazione - Sez. Ingegneria Innovazioneeng629.322Yun, Liang.627315Theory and design of air cushion craft[e-book] /Liang Yun, Alan BliaultLondon :Arnold ;New York :Wiley,2000xii, 632 p. :ill. ;25 cmIncludes bibliographical references (p. [612]-616) and indexIntroduction to hovercraft * Air cushion theory * Steady drag forces * Stability * Trim and water surface deformation under the cushion * Manoeuvrability * Design and analysis of ACV and SES skirts * Motions in waves * Model experiments and scaling laws * Design methodology and performance estimation * Determination of principal dimensions of ACV*SES * Lift system design * Skirt design * Structural design * Propulsion system design * Power unit selectionThis 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/SESElectronic reproduction.Amsterdam :Elsevier Science & Technology,2007.Mode of access: World Wide Web.System requirements: Web browser.Title from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007).Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutionsGround-effect machinesElectronic books.localBliault, Alanauthorhttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut738978Original0340676507978034067650904702362139780470236215(DLC) 00698392(OCoLC)44396400Referexhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780340676509An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for informationTable of contentshttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els051/00698392.htmlPublisher descriptionhttp://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/00698392.html.b1365089003-03-2224-01-08991003221749707536Theory and design of air cushion craft1463908UNISALENTOle02624-01-08m@ -engenk00