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Journal Article

Author
Jones, P. B.
Title
Ground Effect Machines [Hovercraft]
In
Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
Imprint
vol. 35, no. 4-5, Apr-May 1963, pp. 75-84
Description

This paper, No.1728, originated in the Brisbane Division of The Institution and was presented before a General Meeting of the Division on 24th Aug 1962.
The author, P. B. Jones BE GradIEAust, is a Mechanical Engineer, Commonwealth Department of Works, Brisbane, and during 1962 studied the potential uses of G.E.Ms. in Australia under a Commonwealth Post Graduate Research Scholarship at the University of Queensland.

[This paper was awarded the Edward Noyes Prize 1964]

Abstract

This paper comprises a survey of the characteristics and performance of present day Ground Effect Machines (G.E.Ms.) derived by analysis of data available for a number of such craft already constructed. Problems of operation over land and water are discussed and comparisons are made throughout with existing methods of transport.

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  • 'Edward Noyes Prize - 1964 Award', Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, 36 (12) (1964), N98. Details
  • Jones, P. B. (Johinke, A. K.), 'Ground Effect Machines [Hovercraft] (Discussions and communications)', Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, 36 (1-2) (1964), 40. Details

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