The CFD assisted design and experimental testing of a wing-sail with high lift devices

A wingsail is a solid symmetrical aerofoil section which creates thrust in the same manner as a conventional sail. Wingsails may either be used as a sole power unit, e. g. for a yacht or catamaran, or as an auxiliary power unit on a larger craft, e. g. fishing vessels, cargo ships or passenger liner...

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Main Author: Atkins, D. W.
Published: University of Salford 1996
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.360406