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THE CASE FOR AN OCEAN-GOING GROUND EFFECT MACHINE
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Abstract
Current research results confirm that, in all significant performance areas, the performance of a ground effect machine (GEM) depends primarily on the ratio of its size to its height above the ground. Present indications are that large GEM's at moderate heights can provide several times better hovering performance than that of existing aircraft, together with respectable cruise performance. In the absence of extensive flat, unobstructed land areas, operation over large bodies of water is the most attractive possibility. Some further research progress, particularly in the stability and control areas, is necessary to confirm and evaluate this possibility.
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Citation
CHAPLIN, H., "THE CASE FOR AN OCEAN-GOING GROUND EFFECT MACHINE," SAE Technical Paper 600353, 1960, https://doi.org/10.4271/600353.Also In
References
- Chaplin Harvey R A Preliminary Design Technique for Annular Jet Ground Effect Machines (GEM's) Wash. Sep 1959 13p. incl. illus. (David Taylor Model Basin. Rpt. 1371. Aero Rpt. 966)
- Johnson Arthur E. Aerodynamic Characteristics of a 3-Foot Diameter Powered Annular Jet Model The Princeton University Conference: Symposium on Ground Effect Phenomena 21 23 Oct 1959
- Chaplin Harvey R. Ground Cushion Research at the David Taylor Model Basin - A Brief Summary of Progress to Date The Princeton University Conference: Symposium on Ground Effect Phenomena 21 23 Oct 1959
- White Herbert E. Preliminary Tests of a Two-Foot Diameter Annular Jet Vehicle Wash. Apr 1959 21. illus. (David Taylor Model Basin. Aerodynamics Lab.)