TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Jet-induced pressure distribution under platform in ground effect
JO  - International journal of vehicle design
A1  - Soderlund, Ryan K.
A1  - Matveev, Konstantin I.
SP  - 133
EP  - 148
VL  - 53
IS  - 3
N2  - 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 />
LA  - en
SN  - 0143-3369
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJVD.2010.033826
ID  - ref1
ER  -