A Nonlinear Vertical-Plane Mathematical Model for Air Cushion-Supported Vehicles,

Abstract

An analytical model for predicting the pitch and heave response of air-cushion-supported vehicles (ACV) during overland operation is developed. The effects of air compressibility and skirt contact with the supporting surface are included in the model. The resulting analytical model is used to predict the response of a JEFF (B) experimental model to periodically varying terrain. These predictions show excellent correlation with experimental model data, thereby serving as verification of the accuracy of the analytical model for a complete range of operating conditions for the JEFF (B). (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA037062

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  • David D. Moran
  • David W Taylor

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  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Flow
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Simulations
  • Differential Equations
  • Dynamic Response
  • Equations
  • Experimental Data
  • Frequency
  • Lift Fans
  • Mathematical Models
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Gradients
  • Ships
  • Simulations
  • Transfer Functions

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Structural Dynamics.