Air cavity system

Air cavity system (or ACS) is a modern marine hull design concept based upon capturing air beneath a vessel's hull to reduce drag and increase speed and fuel efficiency.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Konstantin Matveev, MSc (PhD candidate California Institute of Technology) (2003). "Air-cavity ships are ready for a wider market". Speed at Sea.
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