MASTRANGELI M.

The aim of this paper is to describe an innovative composite structure called SoftHull developed for marine and amphibious vehicles capable of deforming without breaking under external actions. It is composed by a hull made of elastic and lightweight foam, supported by a rigid frame and protected by a flexible "skin" so that it can absorb...

The present paper investigates the requirements and the turning ability problems of the hovercrafts characterized by compact dimensions (with small width, powerful engine and big propellers). These vehicles require a very accurate control system, to combine the command of turning or trim with the possibility of reversing the thrust. In this...

The aim of this paper is to describe the hovercraft "MACP", Multipurpose Air Cushion Platform arising from the 7thFP project named "Hoverspill". This project deals with the innovative design of a hovercraft for rapid Oil Spill in emergency situations. The developed vehicle is an Air-cushion platform characterized by compact size, wide cargo...