@article{ref1,
title="Jet-induced pressure distribution under platform in ground effect",
journal="International journal of vehicle design",
year="2010",
author="Soderlund, Ryan K. and Matveev, Konstantin I.",
volume="53",
number="3",
pages="133-148",
abstract="Power Augmented Ram (PAR) vehicles are supported by the dynamic air cushion formed by air jets injected below the vehicle platform. An experimental study has been undertaken to determine steady-state pressure distribution under a static PAR model. Main controlled parameters include the jet thickness, platform height, and deflection of the aft flap in a quasi-two-dimensional system. The potential-flow theory with empirical corrections for the jet expansion provides realistic pressure estimations for the high-pressure zone under the platform. Conducted tests confirm high lift efficiency of PAR systems and demonstrate variations in the centre of pressure with changing the aft flap position.<p />",
language="en",
issn="0143-3369",
doi="10.1504/IJVD.2010.033826",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJVD.2010.033826"
}