SURFACE IMPULSE PROPULSION: A REVIEW AND COMMENT ON FUTURE POTENTIAL

The Surface Impulse Propulsion concept is described, noting inclusion of the partially submerged propeller, the paddlewheel and Rollercraft as propulsion types within the concept. Paddlewheel background is briefly reviewed. Data derived from SIP model tests and references are presented, showing the effects of various parameters on performance. Available data is insufficient to determine the feasibility of paddlewheel-type SIP for large high speed craft: however, data does support applications which result in versatile high-performance small amphibians. It is concluded that the general feasibility of SIP is proven but that additional research is needed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Kalerghi Publications

  51 Welbeck Street
  London W1,   England 
• Authors:
  • Beardsley, M W
• Publication Date: 1973-6

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 10-24
• Serial:
  • Hovering Craft and Hydrofoil
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: Kalerghi Publications

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: High speed craft; Propulsion; Ships
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050288
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: United States Merchant Marine Academy
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 14 1973 12:00AM