Hovercraft technology, economics, and applications /

The amphibious versatility, marine speed and low footprint pressure have given the hovercraft a role in specialized applications. Among them are search and rescue, emergency medical services, military and arctic operations, icebreaking, patrol, law enforcement, ferries, and recreational activities s...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Amyot, Joseph R., 1937-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier, 1989.
Series:Studies in mechanical engineering ; v. 11.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The amphibious versatility, marine speed and low footprint pressure have given the hovercraft a role in specialized applications. Among them are search and rescue, emergency medical services, military and arctic operations, icebreaking, patrol, law enforcement, ferries, and recreational activities such as racing. To meet these demands, the hovercraft has undergone considerable development since its inception. A comprehensive and timely review of the analysis, design, operation, economics and applications of hovercraft is presented in this volume by a team of highly qualified experts. The topi.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 770 pages) : illustrations
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781483290850
1483290859