Water-Augmented Vehicle (WAVE) Study - Phase I. Appendix I: Model I Computer Program and Computer Output.
Abstract
The report deals with the analytical investigation of the thrust augmentation, lift forces and mixing properties of a two-phase flow propulsion/lift system which has application to Air Cushion Vehicles (ACV) and Surface Effect Ships (SES). The results of Water-Augmented Vehicle (WAVE) computer program investigations show that significant thrust augmentation can be obtained by the injection of spray inherently produced through the interaction of ACV's and SES's with water surfaces. In addition, propulsive efficiencies of 60% can be obtained with relatively quiet operation. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0772385
Entities
People
- Charles D. Hope-gill
- George Rudinger
- John H. Morgenthaler
- Stephen W. Zelazny
Organizations
- Bell Aircraft Corporation