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Slippery Ships That Float on Air

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Written by Vector1Media Monday, 12 January 2009 10:01

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN -- Air pumped below the waterline into subsurface cavities of the ship's hull creates buoyant pockets that help reduce drag. Because less energy is required to propel the ship, less oil needs to be burned and emissions can be cut by as much as 15 percent. Read More
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