AIR CUSHION TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AT UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

Research programs into air cushion vehicle technology presently being performed at a Canadian university are described. Among the areas being investigated are cushion and vehicle dynamics, skirt materials, noise, guidance and control, and guided vehicle suspension dynamics. The facilities which are available to conduct this research are described, and progress into each of the areas being investigated is also discussed. A brief discussion of other research activities is also included.

• Corporate Authors:

  Kalerghi Publications

  51 Welbeck Street
  London W1,   England 
• Authors:
  • Sullivan, P A
• Publication Date: 1975-5

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 5-12
• Serial:
  • Hovering Craft and Hydrofoil
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Kalerghi Publications

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air cushion vehicles; Marine transit; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Air cushion technology; Skirts
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00126008
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1978 12:00AM