POWER OPTIMIZATION OF THE CAPTURED AIR BUBBLE SURFACE EFFECTS SHIP

Through the use of simulation studies of the Surface Effects Ship (SES) XR-3, it is shown that power optimization can be achieved by controlling the air bubble plenum pressure and the pitch angle of the craft. Sudies indicate a savings of up to forty percent in total power required for cruising speeds in the range of fifteen to thirty knots. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Naval Postgraduate School

  1 University Circle
  Monterey, CA  United States  93943
• Authors:
  • Richardson, F K
• Publication Date: 1976-12

Media Info

• Pagination: 109 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air pressure; Control; Energy conservation; Energy consumption; Optimization; Pitch (Dynamics); Power level (Electricity); Ships; Simulation; Surface effect ships; Theses; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Air bubbles; Captured air bubble ships; Plenum chambers; Power levels; Power requirement; Sea states
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Environment; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00159060
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: MS Thesis
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1977 12:00AM