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An introduction to the dynamics of air propelled vehicles for sand deserts

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

B. E. Abulnaga
B. E. Abulnaga*
Affiliation:
Department of Science and Engineering, American University in Cairo, Egypt
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Summary

The concept of air propelled vehicles to travel in deserts is reviewed. An analysis of trafficability problems in Egyptian deserts is presented with emphasis on sand surfaces. Theoretical equations are derived for the prediction of acceleration, resistance to motion and range at constant speed of the Aero-Roue and the hovercraft over sand.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 92 , Issue 918 , October 1988 , pp. 328 - 335
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1988 

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Now at CSIRO — Lucas Heights Research Laboratories. Mail Bag 7. Menai, NSW 2234, Australia

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