Integrated entry air cushion marine vessel and marine platform

A monohull marine platform is provided which includes a plurality of bows each having a flat lower keel. A transverse stern seal is connected to the bows using an inclined lift surface and a pair of outboard seals forming an air chamber. Pressurized air is forced into the air chamber to form a press...

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1. Verfasser:	DEMARCO PETER C
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TOTRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS PERFORMING OPERATIONS RELATED EQUIPMENT SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINSTCLIMATE CHANGE TRANSPORTING
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Zusammenfassung:	A monohull marine platform is provided which includes a plurality of bows each having a flat lower keel. A transverse stern seal is connected to the bows using an inclined lift surface and a pair of outboard seals forming an air chamber. Pressurized air is forced into the air chamber to form a pressurized air cushion under the platform. Respective water flow channels disposed between each pair of the plurality of bows diminish wave energy during operation. As the platform passes through the water, the platform utilizes a combination of flotation, pneumatic, and hydrodynamic for reduced resistant and drag.