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Hovercraft environmental noise: a review and future prospects

Part of:Sustainable Aerospace

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

John W. Leach
John W. Leach*
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Department of Industry
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Summary

The paper reviews the development of amphibious hovercraft and considers the noise emission levels of current types of in-service craft. A brief reference is also made to side wall hovercraft and hover barges.

An outline of suggested methods for quantitative measurement of noise level and format is given, should legislation be deemed necessary at some future date.

Finally recommendations are made for further research and development programmes aimed at achieving significant improvement in the next generation of hovercraft.

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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 86 , Issue 851 , January 1982, pp. 29 - 39
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1982 

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