Ground effect is a key characteristic of flying at low altitudes, where the induced drag due to proximity to the ground or water is reduced, allowing for an increase in aircraft speed and lift. Ground effect vehicles, designed to fly just above flat surfaces such as water, have better efficiency compared to aircraft and greater speed than watercraft of similar size. The study is focused on the theoretical background of ground effect, the history and development of ground effect vehicles, the utility of these vehicles in modern times, with the planned infrastructure for their successful implementation. Ground effect vehicles have the potential for commercial use, but their development lags far behind that of aircraft and other similar watercraft.
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