Abstract: Wing-in-ground effect (WIG) vehicles are disclosed herein. Hovercraft takeoff and landing modes are disclosed herein. Uses of WIG vehicles, including for maritime monitoring, are disclosed herein.
Abstract: Wing-in-ground effect (WIG) vehicles are disclosed herein. Hovercraft takeoff and landing modes are disclosed herein. Uses of WIG vehicles, including for maritime monitoring, are disclosed herein.
Abstract: Airfoils and vehicles incorporating the same are disclosed herein. The airfoils include an upper surface and a lower surface. Each airfoil is configured for operative connection to an airframe via the upper surface of the airfoil. Each airfoil includes a channel extending from the upper surface to the lower surface of the airfoil. Each channel is configured for fluidic communication with one or more blowers.
Abstract: Wing-in-ground effect (WIG) vehicles are disclosed herein. Hovercraft takeoff and landing modes are disclosed herein. Uses of WIG vehicles, including for maritime monitoring, are disclosed herein.