Development of Hovercraft Maneuvering System

Abstract

A hovercraft including a directional control system is disclosed. The directional control system includes two airflow control assembly configured to generate and direct. The airflow generated and directed by the airflow control assembly results in component forces that are used to move and control the hovercraft in lateral, forward and reverse directions, or any degree of direction between the lateral, forward and reverse directions. The configuration of the at least airflow control assembly enables precise control over movement of the hovercraft. In this study, mainly focus on analysis and procedure about designing and making of the working model of Hovercraft. Subsequently, proper material is elected and working Hovercraft was prepared. Main problem is to develop a new maneuvering system that leads to poor maneuvered in accuracy and poor operation of model. Main intention of our project is to produce an amphibious vehicle that can also be operated over less perfect surfaces. This thesis is the design of a small-scale working model hovercraft which providing fully hovercraft basic functions. This final year project carry out by the author to fulfillment the requirement. Basically, the hovercraft design and fabrication process is quite similar to boat, ship, or aircraft design. In this report, I had made the entire analysis requirement, formulas for thrust and lift, drag components calculation and other important parameters to realization the design of the working model hovercraft. On the other hand, this report is aim to provided objective and scope of the research, the literature review study, research methodology, and fabrication process with result analysis and conclusion as part of requirement in submitted the report to supervisor. Although hovercraft research and development is still new technology in Malaysia and no domestic consumption in this technology, but through his project it can help the industry a step further. It is because this project can categorized as successful and working as expected. Finally, I wish this project can carry on research and design development by interest manufacturing students.