Decavitator vs Flying Fish: the race for the fastest human-powered watercraft has a winner
Article Abstract:
'Decavitator,' a human-powered watercraft with a slow-spinning air propeller, won the $25,000 Du Pont Speed Prize in 1992 by attaining a speed of 18.5 knots. 'Flying Fish,' a craft with a submerged propeller, posted a speed of 16.7 knots. Craft design details are discussed.
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1993
Speed, Personal watercraft
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1993
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Space after the race
Article Abstract:
The space race ended with the collapse of the Soviet Union. This factor, in addition to new political and economic realities, will mean a more modest US space program. Likely space goals and new space cooperation with Russia are discussed.
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1993
Planning, Cover Story, Astronautics and state, Space policy
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1993
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