Video 1: Can Crafts by John
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6KBsEZf3Wo&feature=related
Video 2: TURBINE Alcohol Pepsi Can Jet Engine Stove DESIGN #3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1RW9at6Z3M
Video 3: Worlds First RC Coke Can Plane
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkuZwzox8KA
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Hovercraft Research Queestions
1. What is a hovercraft?
A vehicle that can travel above land or water using compressed air
2. Explain the operation of several types of hovercraft designs and the advantages of each.
Bag skirt - covers the hovercraft's perimeter.
Segmented skirt - has different segments that press together when they are inflated.
Jupe skirt - bases are attached to the bottom of the hovercraft.
Skirts allow the hovercraft to pass obstacles. The hovercraft can pass larger obstacles if the skirt is made higher, but if it's too tall, it can deflate
3. Where and why are hovercraft used?
They can be used for fun, sport, or rescue. They also fly over land and water, and can allow you to reach areas that normally aren't possible with normal cars. They are also more safe and efficient.
4. What are the alternatives to hovercraft and where are they used?
Boats and trains are alternatives. They are used on water and land wen other vehicles arent available
5. What is the history of hovercraft design and applications?
The creator of the hovercraft was Sir Christopher Cockerell, and built the 1st one with a cat food can, coffee can, and kitchen scales. It has been used for rescue operations, transporting troops and passengers. the designs are getting better each year.
6. What are some of the most recent hovercraft developments?
A recent hovercraft creation is one by a New Zealand inventor. It is actually able to take off from the ground and fly in mid-air
7. A published article of a recent event concerning hovercraft.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/14/video-zero-wheels-all-awesome-homebuilt-kiwi-hovercraft/
8. What is the environmental impact of hovercraft?
They have little or no effect on the environment. It is much more fuel efficient, and it doesn't create as much pollution as others do. The pressure that hovercraft uses doesn't damage the environment at all
9. How have hovercraft impacted society?
Hovercraft have became more of an alternative use for vehicle choice. It is shown to be more efficient and safe to use than boats. It has also gained other uses, such as being used to transport people or rescue them.
10. Who: Individual/Organization who has made a significant contribution to the Hovercraft field.
World Hovercraft Organization
11. What: Biographical information (date of birth, family background, education,etc.)
Non-profit hovercraft organization that was created in 2003. Founded by Chris Fitzgerald.
12. When: Year(s) idea, product, or process was first used.
Founded in 2003, running through 2011 and onwards.
13. Where: Location of center of work (this should include the country, state or province, and city).
Official website: http://www.worldhovercraft.org/
14. Why: Reasons for developing the idea, product, or process.
The World Hovercraft Organization's purpose is to provide more information and resources in the hovercraft world.
15. How: Describe working conditions and obstacles that had to be overcome.
There aren't really obstacles that the company had to overcome, it is a non-profit organization, and it has it's own magazine about hovercraft.
16. Money: Did the individual or organization profit from the ideas?
Its a non profit organization
17. Impact: What other events occurred as a result?
The organization has a created a magazine called HoverWorld Insider, that gives updates and news about the hovercraft world.
A vehicle that can travel above land or water using compressed air
2. Explain the operation of several types of hovercraft designs and the advantages of each.
Bag skirt - covers the hovercraft's perimeter.
Segmented skirt - has different segments that press together when they are inflated.
Jupe skirt - bases are attached to the bottom of the hovercraft.
Skirts allow the hovercraft to pass obstacles. The hovercraft can pass larger obstacles if the skirt is made higher, but if it's too tall, it can deflate
3. Where and why are hovercraft used?
They can be used for fun, sport, or rescue. They also fly over land and water, and can allow you to reach areas that normally aren't possible with normal cars. They are also more safe and efficient.
4. What are the alternatives to hovercraft and where are they used?
Boats and trains are alternatives. They are used on water and land wen other vehicles arent available
5. What is the history of hovercraft design and applications?
The creator of the hovercraft was Sir Christopher Cockerell, and built the 1st one with a cat food can, coffee can, and kitchen scales. It has been used for rescue operations, transporting troops and passengers. the designs are getting better each year.
6. What are some of the most recent hovercraft developments?
A recent hovercraft creation is one by a New Zealand inventor. It is actually able to take off from the ground and fly in mid-air
7. A published article of a recent event concerning hovercraft.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/14/video-zero-wheels-all-awesome-homebuilt-kiwi-hovercraft/
8. What is the environmental impact of hovercraft?
They have little or no effect on the environment. It is much more fuel efficient, and it doesn't create as much pollution as others do. The pressure that hovercraft uses doesn't damage the environment at all
9. How have hovercraft impacted society?
Hovercraft have became more of an alternative use for vehicle choice. It is shown to be more efficient and safe to use than boats. It has also gained other uses, such as being used to transport people or rescue them.
10. Who: Individual/Organization who has made a significant contribution to the Hovercraft field.
World Hovercraft Organization
11. What: Biographical information (date of birth, family background, education,etc.)
Non-profit hovercraft organization that was created in 2003. Founded by Chris Fitzgerald.
12. When: Year(s) idea, product, or process was first used.
Founded in 2003, running through 2011 and onwards.
13. Where: Location of center of work (this should include the country, state or province, and city).
Official website: http://www.worldhovercraft.org/
14. Why: Reasons for developing the idea, product, or process.
The World Hovercraft Organization's purpose is to provide more information and resources in the hovercraft world.
15. How: Describe working conditions and obstacles that had to be overcome.
There aren't really obstacles that the company had to overcome, it is a non-profit organization, and it has it's own magazine about hovercraft.
16. Money: Did the individual or organization profit from the ideas?
Its a non profit organization
17. Impact: What other events occurred as a result?
The organization has a created a magazine called HoverWorld Insider, that gives updates and news about the hovercraft world.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Hovercraft Videos and Brief Paragraph on What the Videos Were About
Viedo 1: How To Make A Mini Hovercraft
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1684297/how_to_make_a_mini_hovercraft_fan_version/
Video 2: How To Make A Hovercraft
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/567050/how_to_make_a_hovercraft/
Video 3: Hovercraft For 3 Minuets
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2015173/hovercraft_for_3_minutes/
Well to start of I would like to say that the idea of trying to create our own hovercraft is pretty exciting. I never thought that i would get to experiment something like this and its almost time for us to get started. So, to start off we had to evaluate and watch videos about people creating hovercrafts. We did this to get to see and actually get an idea of how they are made. On one video I watched a guy design and actually make a floating device into a hovercraft. He inflated the device and cut off the internal part to make the base of the craft itself. To make the experiment work and get it off the ground he used a leaf blower, but he said that he need another one to actually elevate it at least 20 inches off the ground. Another video I evaluated had a guy making a hovercraft with wood and a leaf blower as well. He took two pieces of squared wood and cut them both into medium sized circles. With an electric saw he cut a hole into one of the sides of both pieces. Later he took a thick plastic wrap and stapled and glued the pieces of wood together with the plastic wrap in the middle. After that he also cut a hole into the wrap put place a leaf blower through the hole to complete the hovercraft. Finally after watching these videos i have learned and understanded how to create a hovercraft. These videos have given me ideas to try and create my own. They have also inspired me to make a more complex and better hovercraft then the ones that they have created. I cant wait until we get this experiment going!
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1684297/how_to_make_a_mini_hovercraft_fan_version/
Video 2: How To Make A Hovercraft
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/567050/how_to_make_a_hovercraft/
Video 3: Hovercraft For 3 Minuets
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2015173/hovercraft_for_3_minutes/
Well to start of I would like to say that the idea of trying to create our own hovercraft is pretty exciting. I never thought that i would get to experiment something like this and its almost time for us to get started. So, to start off we had to evaluate and watch videos about people creating hovercrafts. We did this to get to see and actually get an idea of how they are made. On one video I watched a guy design and actually make a floating device into a hovercraft. He inflated the device and cut off the internal part to make the base of the craft itself. To make the experiment work and get it off the ground he used a leaf blower, but he said that he need another one to actually elevate it at least 20 inches off the ground. Another video I evaluated had a guy making a hovercraft with wood and a leaf blower as well. He took two pieces of squared wood and cut them both into medium sized circles. With an electric saw he cut a hole into one of the sides of both pieces. Later he took a thick plastic wrap and stapled and glued the pieces of wood together with the plastic wrap in the middle. After that he also cut a hole into the wrap put place a leaf blower through the hole to complete the hovercraft. Finally after watching these videos i have learned and understanded how to create a hovercraft. These videos have given me ideas to try and create my own. They have also inspired me to make a more complex and better hovercraft then the ones that they have created. I cant wait until we get this experiment going!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Three Types of Solar Ovens
Box Solar Cooker:
Box cookers are the most common type made for personal use. They are made in both circular and rectangular shapes. They consist of an enclosed inner box covered with clear glass or plastic, a reflector, and insulation. While they do not heat quickly, they do provide slow, even cooking and are extremely cheap to make. Box cookers are very easy and safe to use, and fairly easy to construct.
Panel Solar Cooker:
Panel cookers are flat reflective panels that focus the sunlight onto a cooking vessel without the inner box. Panel cookers are the easiest and least costly to make, requiring just four reflective panels and a cooking vessel, but they are unstable in high winds and do not retain as much heat when the sun is hidden behind clouds.
Parabolic Solar Cooker:
Reflective materials are used to concentrate light and heat from the sun into a small cooking area, making the Sun’s energy more concentrated and therefore more powerful, resulting in the fastest cooking times of all Cooker designs. Parabolic cookers require more precision to focus the sunlight on the cooking vessel and are the most complex design to build. If the sunlight is not focused exactly on the cooking vessel, the food will not cook efficiently.
Box cookers are the most common type made for personal use. They are made in both circular and rectangular shapes. They consist of an enclosed inner box covered with clear glass or plastic, a reflector, and insulation. While they do not heat quickly, they do provide slow, even cooking and are extremely cheap to make. Box cookers are very easy and safe to use, and fairly easy to construct.
Panel Solar Cooker:
Panel cookers are flat reflective panels that focus the sunlight onto a cooking vessel without the inner box. Panel cookers are the easiest and least costly to make, requiring just four reflective panels and a cooking vessel, but they are unstable in high winds and do not retain as much heat when the sun is hidden behind clouds.
Parabolic Solar Cooker:
Reflective materials are used to concentrate light and heat from the sun into a small cooking area, making the Sun’s energy more concentrated and therefore more powerful, resulting in the fastest cooking times of all Cooker designs. Parabolic cookers require more precision to focus the sunlight on the cooking vessel and are the most complex design to build. If the sunlight is not focused exactly on the cooking vessel, the food will not cook efficiently.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Solar Energy
ReactionSolar Energy in my opinion is the best way to create engery. Not only does it help us in bulidings and homes but also for everything that requires energy. This is a great way for us to save energy and more than that to save money. Not only will this better our economy but it will also better our enviroment. Which means that it will make our Earth a better place to be. =]
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
BLS Training Data
I chose two careers that had to do wiith computers. The first one was Computer Hardware Engineer and Computer Software Engineer. Even though they sound alike they are different. Computer Hardware Engineers research, design, develop, test, and oversee the installation of computer hardware. Computer hardware includes computer chips, circuit boards, systems, modems, keyboards, and printers. Computer Software Engineers first analyze users' needs. Then they design, construct, test, and maintain the needed software or systems. In programming, or coding, they tell a computer, line by line, how to function.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Lesson 6 eGFI Twitter O*Net Online (Career Reaction)
I really learned alot about this career called Electronics Engineering Technicians. Its very similar to many other engineering careers. In these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
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