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Calm Water Drag and Power

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Analysis of WIG drag forces uses a combination of techniques adapted from other high-speed marine vehicles, such as seaplanes, catamarans, SES and ACV. There are more operating modes to contend with for WIG, however, as they can operate hull borne and air cushion borne as well as flying in ground effect.

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Yun, L., Bliault, A., Doo, J. (2010). Calm Water Drag and Power. In: WIG Craft and Ekranoplan. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0042-5_7

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