Geometry of the hull
Meunseir elliptical
separation of boundary layers in positive pressure gradients
"Goodyear" modified elliptical
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NACA/Göttingen
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Optimal Fineness Ratios
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Airship Hull Drag vs. Fineness Ratio at Constant Reynolds No.
Neutral Buoyancy Aerodynamics
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Log Law Boundary Layer Theory vs. Experiement - Airship Hulls
Log Law Boundary Layer Theory vs. Experiement - Complete Airships
Navier-Stokes equations - low speed aerodynamics - typically neglect the buoyancy of the vehicle...
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Aerodynamics of Static Heaviness or Buoyant Conditions
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