Journal article
Effect of hull gap on pressure distribution under PAR platform
International journal of aerodynamics, Vol.1(2), pp.161-168
01/01/2010
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/115107
Abstract
A new type of amphibious craft, known as power augmented ram vehicle (PARV), relies on support by a skirtless air cushion formed under the vehicle platform. The subject of this study is the sideways air leakage from the cushion, which is present at finite gaps between the side hulls and underlying surface. Experiments were conducted on a model-scale test rig with variable height, pitch, and roll. Test data showed significant decrease and pronounced non-uniformity of the under-platform pressure due to hull-ground clearances. A simple mathematical model, based on an inviscid jet theory with empirical corrections was found to predict experimental results reasonably well.
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- Title
- Effect of hull gap on pressure distribution under PAR platform
- Creators
- Randy Lee M Mallari - 1 16249 Hiawatha Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344, USAKonstantin I Matveev - 2 School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164-2920, USA
- Publication Details
- International journal of aerodynamics, Vol.1(2), pp.161-168
- Academic Unit
- Mechanical and Materials Engineering, School of
- Publisher
- Inderscience Publishers
- Identifiers
- 99900548345101842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article