P3_2 Power Boating on Jupiter
Abstract
Hydrofoils can be used to provide lift to a boat-like craft and reduce drag. Jupiter has a fluid composition and a large gravitational field; this paper investigates the possibility of using hydrofoils as a source of lift for a craft within its atmosphere. We concluded that the minimum speed required for a successful hydrofoil in this scenario would be 12.2ms-1, provided that the craft was relatively small. This velocity is comparable to similar Earthly vehicles.Downloads
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10/25/2013
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Worthy, D., Garner, R., Gregory, J., & Taylor-Ashley, J. (2013). P3_2 Power Boating on Jupiter. Physics Special Topics, 12(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/2125
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