Hovercrafting as a Hobby
Author | : James Perozzo |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : James Perozzo |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Curt Gabrielson |
Publisher | : Chicago Review Press |
Total Pages | : 193 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 161374224X |
The two dozen contraptions found in this handy resource can move across the land, over the sea, and through the air and can be assembled primarily from low-cost or free recycled materials, batteries, and a single motor. Some of the projects include constructing a hovercraft out of a Styrofoam plate, two corks, and binder clips; building a double-paddlewheeler out of paint stirrers, plastic bottles, and a pair of disposable knives; and turning bamboo skewers, checkers, and a drinking straw into a three-wheeled motorcycle. Each project is clearly explained through materials and tools lists, step-by-step instructions with photographs, and scientific background on the concepts being explored. Budding engineers will get experience working with tools, testing simple circuits, modifying and improving their designs, and building unique contraptions of their own.
Author | : J.R. Amyot |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 787 |
Release | : 2013-10-22 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1483290859 |
The amphibious versatility, marine speed and low footprint pressure have given the hovercraft a role in specialized applications. Among them are search and rescue, emergency medical services, military and arctic operations, icebreaking, patrol, law enforcement, ferries, and recreational activities such as racing. To meet these demands, the hovercraft has undergone considerable development since its inception. A comprehensive and timely review of the analysis, design, operation, economics and applications of hovercraft is presented in this volume by a team of highly qualified experts. The topics covered range from first principles to the state-of-the-art, with extensive references to current literature. The overall presentation is intended not to exceed the final year level of undergraduate engineering. The introduction and summary sections of all chapters are intended to give a qualitative grasp of the material covered without having to read all the technical portions.In varying degrees, the volume will appeal to managers, decision-support staff, operators, technologists, undergraduate students, and anyone entering the hovercraft field or seeking an introduction to it. It will also be of interest to design engineers, researchers and graduate students. Thus, this volume can serve as an up-to-date reference on several important aspects of hovercraft for a wide range of readers.
Author | : Angela Croome |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 80 |
Release | : 1964 |
Genre | : Flying-machines |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Gordon H. Elsley |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 282 |
Release | : 1968 |
Genre | : Ground-effect machines |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Kevin Jackson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 117 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Ground-effect machines |
ISBN | : 9780975341414 |
For the first time, this comprehensive tutorial brings together all the information required to design and build a successful radio controlled Hovercraft model. The book introduces the construction of Hovercraft models and the concept of their operation. Written by two leading authorities in RC Hovercraft design, Kevin Jackson and Mark Porter take you through both the theoretical and practical aspects of the design and construction process. Covering design, construction techniques, materials, motor selection, radio systems, electrical wiring and craft operation it addresses some of the common difficulties experienced by newcomers to RC Hovercraft.
Author | : Edward A. Kelleher |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 70 |
Release | : 2004-05-01 |
Genre | : Coanda effect |
ISBN | : 9781423586562 |
Initial study into three possible skirtless hovercraft designs. The designs utilize Coanda nozzles and a Coanda wing surface to generate lift and create a pressure cushion below the craft. The pressure cushion is to be maintained by an air curtain created by flow spill from the Coanda wing surface. Three proposed skirtless hovercraft designs were analyzed via computational fluid dynamics to ascertain their lift generation capabilities. The three designs were adaptations from William Walter's hybricraft primer and his patent for a fan driven lift generation device. Each design featured Coanda nozzles, or nozzles that utilize the Coanda effect, to redirect air flow to aid in the generation of an air curtain around a central air flow. The designs also utilized a Coanda wing as a lifting body to aid in lift generation. Each design was set at a height above ground of one foot and a radius of two feet. The craft was assumed to be axisymmetric around a central axis for a perfectly circular craft, much like a flying saucer. The craft can be divided into several parts, the core, the nozzles, the plenum chamber (for designs 2 and 3), and the wing. Flow is generated from rotor blades situated one foot above the top of the core of the craft. The nozzles are located at the edges of the craft below the wing. In designs two and three the plenum chamber is the region between the core and the wing. For each design three cases were performed where t was increased for each case. This resulted in a total of nine cases, three cases for three designs. For each case the ratio of nozzle thickness to the radius of the curved plate, t/R, was set to 0.344 and t was increased while R was calculated to maintain the ratio.
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 814 |
Release | : 1977 |
Genre | : Ground-effect machines |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Stephen Voltz |
Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2013-11-05 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1452131996 |
From the Coke and Mentos fountain makers who found initial fame via Maker Faire and YouTube (more than 150 million views!) comes this collection of DIY science projects guaranteed to inspire a love of experimentation. Fritz Grobe and Stephen Voltz, also known as EepyBird, share their favorite projects: a giant air vortex cannon, a leaf blower hovercraft, a paper airplane that will fly forever, and many more. Each experiment features instructions that will take users from amateur to showman level—there's something here for all skill levels—alongside illustrations, photographs, and carefully explained science. How to Build a Hovercraft is guaranteed to engage curious minds and create brag-worthy results!
Author | : David Holzer |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781845106485 |
Discover the history of the hovercraft, how air cushion vehicles work and what they are used for today and how they might affect travel in the future.