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Special AME Seminar

Speaker: Dr. Daniel P. Raymer, President, Conceptual Research Corp.

Talk Title: Design and Analysis of Hybrid Airships

Abstract: Dan Raymer will discuss the design and analysis of hybrid airships. Raymer performed the initial design and analysis of the Ohio Airship "Dynalifter", a hybrid flight vehicle combining hydrostatic lift from helium with aerodynamic lift from wings and a shaped hull. This concept avoids many of the problems of traditional airships since a large fraction of its weight is carried by aerodynamic lift. It lands like a normal aircraft, decelerating on a runway as its weight is transferred from the wings to the tires. It has substantial weight on its tires when sitting on the ground allowing it to withstand a gusty side wind. Compared to a normal aircraft, the dynamic lift airship has reduced drag when flown at low speeds and flies on much less power than a conventional aircraft carrying a similar payload. Raymer will discuss the advantages of such designs, how such design differs from normal aircraft design practice, and factors that influence the likely success of such projects.

Host: Dr. G. Spedding

More Info: http://ame-www.usc.edu/seminars/3-8-11-raymer.shtml

Location: Hedco Neurosciences Building (HNB) - 100

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: April Mundy

Event Link: http://ame-www.usc.edu/seminars/3-8-11-raymer.shtml