AIR CUSHION TECHNOLOGY IN ICEBREAKING

The use of air cushion technology for breaking ice has now developed from the experimental state to the point where useful operations are being performed in locations where conventional icebreakers cannot work. Two methods which have been developed are described, and experimental experience of the methods is discussed, with icebreaking results which were realized included in the discussion. Applications to which one of the two methods may be put to use are also described.

• Corporate Authors:

  Kalerghi Publications

  51 Welbeck Street
  London W1,   England 
• Authors:
  • Wade, R
• Publication Date: 1975-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 20-23
• Serial:
  • Hovering Craft and Hydrofoil
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Kalerghi Publications

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air cushion vehicles; Icebreakers; Icebreaking
• Old TRIS Terms: Air cushion technology; Hovercraft operations
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00126009
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1975 12:00AM