This paper introduces the Seabus SB-8, a new Wing-In-Ground-Effect (WIGE) craft designed for 8 - 10 passengers. The craft will be used for fast transportation across Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne, Australia. With a cruise speed of about 140 km/hr, it can cross the bay in 30 min as compared to 75 min for land transportation. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis was conducted on the design to determine aerodynamic properties at various angles of attack and operating heights. The influence of ground effect was also determined as well as the effect of Centre of Gravity (CG) position on longitudinal stability. Using flow visualization areas of potential flow separation were identified and interactions of wake vortices with different parts of the aircraft were determined. Note that some aspects of the design are proprietary.
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机译：本文介绍了Seabus SB-8，这是一个专为8-10名乘客设计的新型机翼效果（Wige）工艺。该工艺将用于澳大利亚墨尔本北菲利普湾港口的快速运输。巡航速度约为140 km / hr，它可以在30分钟内穿过湾，而陆路运输75分钟。在设计上进行计算流体动力学（CFD）分析，以确定各种攻击角度和操作高度的空气动力学性质。还确定了地面效应的影响以及重心（CG）位置对纵向稳定性的影响。使用流动性流动分离的流量可视化区域，并确定具有不同部分飞机的唤醒涡流的相互作用。请注意，设计的某些方面是专有的。
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