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Ingemansson
Yacht & Automotive Design
Registered: August 2008
Location: Sweden
Posts: 2
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We are living in a world where artificial islands are currently under construction. This idea is based on "The World" located in Dubai - a society with new needs of marine transportation between artificial islands. Powered with solar cells integrated in the window skin and moves forward with hovercraft. This vehicle is controlled by a satellite navigation system, therefore no human pilot. This concept deliver a new dimension of discrete sea limousine in terms of luxury yacht design.
Idea & Design Development by
Dennis Ingemansson
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· Date: August-26-2008 · Views: 4163
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Keywords: Keywords: Driverless, Futuristic, Sustainable, Luxury, Navigation
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daiquiri
Engineering and Design
Registered: May 2004
Location: Italy (Garda Lake) and Croatia (Istria)
Posts: 2,731
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The idea is interesting, and it made me try to add few numbers to see if it can really work... 
Apparently, this hovercraft can be compared in size to Explorer Pacific 12 produced in New Zealand. Explorer 12 is powered by a diesel engine rated 275 HP, or 205 kW.
Now, let's say that you install an electric motor of same power. In 1 hour of navigation it will consume 205 kWh of energy.
A good Lithium-ion battery pack typicaly have a volumetric energy density of 350 kWh/m3. It means that the batteries would require about 0.6 m3 of free space and will weigh about 1200 kg. (Remeber, I'm talking about 1 hour of navigation!)
It appears technologicaly within reach to me. If you keep the structure very light, it might work!
The only glitch is that the solar cells needed to charge this stuff will require quite a big area, so they will necessarily have to be located on-shore.
Good job, keep working on it! 
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