OPTIMUM HYDROFOIL SYSTEM. THERE ISN'T ONE

The choice of hydrofoil system design is dependent on too many variables for there to be an optimum foil suitable for all applications. Operation in calm water or rough water, configuration and hull form and the hydrodynamics of fully-submerged vs. surface-piercing foils are all factors that preclude development of a single all-purpose foil.

• Corporate Authors:

  Kalerghi Publications

  51 Welbeck Street
  London W1,   England 
• Authors:
  • Eames, M C
• Publication Date: 1971-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 8-11
• Serial:
  • Hovering Craft and Hydrofoil
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Kalerghi Publications

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Hydrofoil boats; Hydrofoils; Naval architecture; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Surface piercing hydrofoils
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00041337
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 2 1973 12:00AM