RECIRCULATION PRINCIPLE FOR GROUND EFFECT MACHINES: INVESTIGATION OF IMPROVEMENTS BY MAJOR MODIFICATIONS TO MCTV

Abstract

Analytical studies and experimental investigations were conducted to determine the best over all man carrying test vehicle (MCTV) performance obtainable with essentially major modifications. Testing was done in the existing two-dimensional test facility with various configurations of old (existing) and new two-dimensional recirculating ejector models. Based on these experimental data, estimates are made as to the lifting capability, static stability and control of the proposed modified MCTV. In addition, experimental data is presented for the use of skirts and trunks for several configurations. The effect of ground surface roughness is also considered.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0413924

Entities

People

  • K. Cossairt

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Base Pressure
  • Contracts
  • Experimental Data
  • Flow
  • Geometry
  • Ground Effect
  • Ground Effect Machines
  • Mass Flow
  • Military Research
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Secondary Flow
  • Static Pressure
  • Surface Roughness
  • Test Facilities
  • Three Dimensional
  • Transportation
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Materials Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design