Methods for determining the characteristics of an ekranoplan using various types of experiments
EDN: CEZAAM
Abstract
In this article, an attempt is made to combine the results of a physical and digital experiment with CAD models in order to study the flight characteristics of a promising amphibious ekranoplan with an air cushion landing gear.
The article provides a general description of free-flying and associated scale models of aircraft, a method for studying scale models is selected and a brief description of experimental work with ejection and radio-controlled models of an ekranoplan with an air cushion landing gear is given.
As part of the digital experiment, a 3D digital model of an ekranoplan was created and aerodynamic studies of this model were carried out in the CAD system. The obtained results of external visual flow around CAD models confirmed the rational choice of the aerohydrodynamic layout of the amphibious ekranoplan.
About the Authors
N. E. Rumyantsev
Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University named after R.E. Alekseev
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Student
603155, Nizhny Novgorod, ul. Minina, 24
V. P. Morozov
Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University named after R.E. Alekseev
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
PhD
603155, Nizhny Novgorod, ul. Minina, 24
N. V. Kalinina
Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University named after R.E. Alekseev
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
PhD
603155, Nizhny Novgorod, ul. Minina, 24
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Rumyantsev N.E., Morozov V.P., Kalinina N.V. Methods for determining the characteristics of an ekranoplan using various types of experiments. Research Bulletin by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. 2025;1(80):32-49. (In Russ.) EDN: CEZAAM
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