DESIGN & Fabrication of Electric Hovercraft: A Ground-Up Approach - Softcover

Zeeshan, Muhammad; Eizad, Amre; Khan, M. Jawad

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659309869 ISBN 13: 9783659309861

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

This book details the design and fabrication of a hovercraft through fundamental principles. The work described in this book was carried out at Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan, as part of research on non-conventional mobile platforms for remote exploration. In particular the design of the propulsion, skirt, rudder, frame, power, and control system is discussed. The design is eventually concluded to fabrication and the vehicle is subjected to various tests to verify the design. The process described in this book is especially biased towards the contemporary resources and equipment available in a developing country. Power storage, payload capacity, day light clearance, and operation times are highlighted. Limitations are discussed to show the boundaries of the design. Every step used in the design process is clearly explained and elaborated using the most basic of engineering concepts.

About this title

About the Author:

M. Zeeshan Malik completed his BE Mechatronics degree in 2011 from Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree at the same university. His interests lie in the fields of robotics and control. He is a firm advocate for the utilization of technology as a tool for the betterment of humanity.

About this edition

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 3659309869
• ISBN 13: 9783659309861
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 76