The
most expensive tropical island is currently listed at Sotheby's
International Realty is a sandy island in French Polynesia called Motu
Matatahi. Lies about an hour by boat from the Bora Bora airport, and
valued US $270,000.
Want
cheaper, here it is Chilli Island, a motorized floating seat enough for
two people costs only US $14,800. And unlike Motu Matatahi, Chilli
Island have a drink and there is stereo.
Chilli Island, a motorized floating seat enough for two people. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1fGWpm1)
As
reported by BBC Auto, the vehicle was originally designed as water toys
for the beach resort, Chilli Island produced in Austria, offers a pair
of padded seats a permanent state of recline.
Chilli Island produced in Austria, offers a pair of padded seats a permanent state of recline. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1fGWpm1)
The
structure, about 8 feet long, made of a combination of polyethylene and
fiberglass weighs about 440 lbs. Buyers can choose one of the two
electric motors Torqeedo: 1kw open version or 0.5 kw children's pool,
both of which offer operating time of about 6 hours for a single battery
charge.
To
control is quite simple: A lever to change the direction and switch
buttons to speed. A small the liquid crystal screen will displays the
battery indicator, speed, and position of the motor. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BBC AUTO]
Experts had just made the first underwater robot named U-CAT. This turtle-shaped robot has excellent movement. U-CAT Robot exhibited at Robot Safari in the London Science Museum, was designed such that it can go in and writhed in the shipwrecks.
The robot was designed with fins instead of propellers so it can still be driven in all directions without disturbing water and beating up silt from the bottom, which would decrease visibility inside the shipwreck. (Picture from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/)
The movement principle of U-CAT robot is similar to sea turtles. It could automatically control of four fin, making this robot in a dynamic maneuver. U-CAT can swim back and forth, up and down, and turn in all directions. Maneuver is the feature needed when checking narrow spaces such as in shipwrecks. In the water, U-CAT robot was bring onboard camera can record a video so it can be used to reconstruct underwater sites.
Here, the U-Cat robotic turtle explores a simulation of a wreck in a demonstration. It has a camera onboard and can record what it sees so video footage can later be used to reconstruct a site underwater. (Picture from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/)
"U-CAT is specifically designed for users who want to identify the bottom of the sea. The U-CAT fins could drive the robot in any direction without stirring up mud from the bottom of the water that will decrease visibility," said Taavi Salumäe, a designer of U-CAT robot concept and researchers from the Center for Biorobotic in Tallinn University of Technology. Underwater robots now widely used by the oil and gas industry as well as to maintain the sea defenses.
Tallinn University of Technology, Centre for Biorobotics, Estonia, has created 'ARROWS' - an archaeology robot designed to dive to dangerous depths. The robotic turtle can operate independently, inspecting wrecks for hours before resurfacing, and has not been shown in the UK before. (Picture from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/)
For the purposes of identification of the shipwrecks, the robot is still too big and expensive. Today, the shipwrecks was explored by divers. However, this dive was consuming time and cost not a bit. The diving procedures are also considered dangerous for divers. U-CAT was designed with the aim of offering an affordable alternative to human divers.
U-CAT, pictured here out of water, has been designed to be smaller and cheaper than underwater exploration vehicles used in the gas, oil and defense industries. (Picture from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/)
U-CAT robot is part of the ARROWS European Union research project funding, which is developing technology to help underwater archaeologist. Technology of ARROWS project will be tested in the Mediterranean Sea and the Baltic Sea, the two European historic regions in the different environment.
"In the ARROWS project, U-CAT will work closely with the bigger underwater robot project and jointly developing image recognition technology for the discovery, identification and reconstruction of underwater sites," said Dr. Sebastiano Tusa, an underwater archaeologist of the Local Government Sicily.
At the London Science Museum, the team showing the U-CAT robot and an interactive model of U-CAT movement that operates in an aquarium.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILYMAIL]
Still remember the ambitions of Australiabillionaire, Clive Palmer, who wants to build a replica of the legendary luxury liner, Titanic? It turns out he was serious, he unveiled the blueprints of the massive ship at a press conference at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on Tuesday (February 26, 2013) and will begin construction in China and is ready to set sail early in 2016 by the same route, from Southampton, England, to New York City, USAand will have a crew of 900 people looking after its 2,435 passengers.
Computer generated image of the Titanic II. (Picture from: http://metro.co.uk/)
With four funnels and three classes of passenger travel, Titanic II will
have some luxuries that were not available on Titanic I--a
state-of-the-art hospital, a helicopter pad, and Wi-Fi and
air-conditioning. Palmer convinced the ship was not going to repeat the failure of the original Titanic because it would successfully navigate the ocean. Palmer said: "The cabin passengers will have the exact same design, but there will be modern things like air-conditioning and other features are still under consideration, for example the internet in the ship,"
Titanic II’s Grand Staircase will look just like the old one if this computer image is anything to go by. (Picture from: http://metro.co.uk/)
Various 1920s-style clothing is also available and the boat (small boat) in an amount sufficient for all passengers. For fans of the James Cameron filmed "Titanic," the vessel will be designed so as to make passengers feel like playing in the film, but without having the end of the movie of course.
Australian billionaire Clive Palmer speaks during a news conference about his intention to build the Titanic II. (Picture from: http://metro.co.uk/)
Palmer will try not to boast in the project. "I'm not too superstitious... Anything will sink if you put a hole in it. I think it would be very cavalier to say it," he said during a press conference.
"This ship has so far had 40,000 people on our website for tickets, we’ve had 16 people that have offered to pay more than $750,000 to $1 million per cabin," said Clive Palmer who is the chairman of shipping company Blue Star Line.
Original Titanic ship sank due to hit the iceberg on 15 April 1912, killing 1,523 passengers and crews (jump to related article).The passengers can feel calm because the Finnish ship construction company that helped build the ship in China said the ship would be safest cruises in the world.
News of the Titanic IIplan soon attracting attention on Twitter social media sites and make it a trending topic as follow,
Martin@MartinComedyy wrote, "Titanic II...is there going to be an Iceberg II?"
Andy Lassner@andylassner added, "Just heard about the billionaire who's building Titanic II that'll be ready in 2016. I'll be rushing to get my Hindenburg II done by 2015."
A handout photograph provided by Blue Star Line shows a computer generated image of the Titanic II's Gymnasium. (Picture from: http://metro.co.uk/)
Jared@ghero46 wrote, "I've got this weird, sinking feeling about the Titanic II being built."
Floods that hit major cities as happened recently in Jakarta, causing peoples difficulty to performing their daily activities. Moreover, water not only the streets flooded, but turned into sea and makes vehicles difficult to get through. Certainly both motorcycles, and cars through the streets of watery plain difficult because the engine is broke down.
The vehicle designers have long dreamed of motorized transportation that can go safely on two different nature. The result is now a growing number of companies are already producing cars and motorcycles that run on land and water. Here's a relatively popular amphibious vehicles are:
1. SPIRA4U
Spira4u car is a car which is very light (only 137 kg) because most of the body (about 90 percent) is made of reinforced foam and the rest is made and fiberglass, poly carbonates and aluminum. The vehicle is built by Thailand's Aluminum and Glass Technology Co. Ltd, and led by engineer and entrepreneur Lon Ballard.
By using the foam material could even make Spira4u floating on the water, so it is just right for those of you who live in flood prone areas. Spira4u engine uses Yamaha Mio 100cc engine that can be driven up to 113 km/h and there is a 2-seater in it. However there is no information about the price of this vehicle.
2. THE PYTHON
This type of amphibious vehicle has a stylish design upscale sports car or automotive enthusiasts commonly referred to as "hot rod". The Python has the ability sped over the water at speeds of over 100 km/h. Powered by GM-sourced V8 from the Corvette ZR1, the Python can reach from 0-100 kph in just 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 160 kph on land. Featuring a Dominator Jet Drive propulsion unit, the WaterCar can reach a maximum speed of 97 kph on water as well.
This Python using materials specially designed to float on the surface of the water like a boat. The car was created by Dave March an auto builder in Fountain Valley California. The materials used are specialized materials that are corrosion resistant automotive engine technology combined denngan high performance. Claimed to be the fastest amphibious car in the world, the Python weights 1,725 kg and comes custom-built to meet your preferences with 60,000 exterior and 4,000 interior color options.
3. QUADSKI
Unlike the previous two models of vehicles, this amphibious vehicle, Quadski has ATV character. The Vehicle designer is a New Zealand businessman Alan Gibbs. The Quadski's power comes from a 1.3-liter, four-cylinder BMW engine that pumps out 175 horsepower and 103 pound-feet of torque. Output is limited to 80 hp on land, while a six-speed automatic gearbox powers it through the twisties and inclines. This four-wheeled motorcycle can go up to speeds of 70 km/h both on land and water. To change the mode of driving from land to water and vice versa, it only takes five seconds.
The Quadski was go on sale in November 2012 in Florida, USA. The price of U.S. $40,000 (or approx Rp. 384 million), but the worldwide sold will be done in 2014. The company aims to sell as many as 1,000 units of amphibious motorcycle in the first year of marketing. (See Gibbs amphibious trucks here.)
4. TERRA WIND
In September 2004, commercial pilot John Giljam built an amphibious motor home that cost U.S. $1.2 million (or approx Rp. 11,5 billion) and was 42 feet long. Powered by a rear-mounted 330-hp diesel engine, the all-aluminum bodied home on wheels uses two propellers and two rudders when it's floating.
It has two inflatable pontoons on its sides for stability but can travel on water without them. Giljam now builds other amphibious machines through a company called Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International, which also builds DUKW-type vehicles for tour companies.
5. SEAROADER
Englishman Mike Ryan designed and built his first Land Rover-based SeaRoader amphibian in 30 days back in the 1980s. He's built amphibious motorcycles, a Lamborghini-bodied amphibian, and his shop engineered the three floating cars featured on Top Gear in 2006.
The SeaRoader is Ryan's first production amphibian, made with steel body panels. It sells for U.S. $42,000 (or approx Rp. 403 million). The on-road propulsion comes from the Land Rover's original 1.7-liter turbodiesel engine. In the water, a separate marine engine and output jet in the back can push the SeaRoader to 6 mph.
6. DOBBERTIN SURFACE ORBITER
Using
a double-wall stainless-steel milk tank from the back of a truck, Rick
Dobbertin from Cazenovia, N.Y., built an amphibious truck that he drove
from Florida to South America via the Gulf of Mexico, and back to the
U.S. on land in 1995.
It
took him four and a half years to build the craft, which is 32 feet
long, 7.5 feet wide, 10 feet high, and weighs 9 tons fully loaded. Its
GM diesel V-8 makes 250 hp and powers all six wheels. The "surface
orbiter" has traveled 33,000 miles (53,108 km) on land, 3,000 miles
(4,228 km) in the sea, and was sold in a 1999 divorce auction for U.S.
$200,000 (or approx Rp. 1.9 billion).(See another Amphibious.)*** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SPIRA4U | WATERCAR | CAMI | SEAROADER | POPULAR MECHANICS | OVI | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 25012013] Note: Thisblogcan be accessedviayoursmartphone.
Many ways are done by humans to anticipate terrain will they pass with the vehicle. Then man created a vehicle that has the ability to be driving on land or waters called amphibious vehicle.
The specialty of the car with the performance amphibious course is cruising ability and can take part in land and waters. Following the sixth amphibious cars are.
In this annual celebration, Mini Cooper uses a 6 hp motor powered boat converted into, is the result of cooperation with ACI Composite Inc. based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The craft is powered by a 6hp outboard motor, is a fiberglass version of a 2004 Mini hard-top. (Picture from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/)
Using a mock 2004 Mini Cooper Hardtop car, output in fiberglass version that can float on water.
2. TVR Scamander
Amphibious all-terrain vehicle was originally envisioned by Peter Wheeler, owner of British sports car manufacturer TVR for 23 years, but he passed away before it came to fruition. So his wife and a team of engineers made sure the Scamanderwas eventually built, Peter's dream car as well as a team dedicated to Peter.
On the street, the car can reach a maximum speed of 120 mph, V6 engine equipped with the power of 300 horsepower. Has impressive performance because it can drive in any terrain on land and water.
3. Sea Lion
This car was made by Marc Witt, a car enthusiast who has 6 years of working on his own dream project made amphibious cars. Eventually he managed to create The Sea Lion, the sports car that can "swim" in the water with a speed of 60 mph and 125 mph on land.
Even for success, Marc Witt ready to sold this amphibious car with the price of 259,500 U.S. dollars, or approximately Rp. 2.33 billion per unit. This car was made from aluminum and stainless steel for the body to be water resistant and using Mazda 174-hp rotary engine.
For now, the speed of the car was made by Marc is the fastest amphibious car, while other amphibian car only 45 mph of speed.
4. AmphiCoach GTS-1
Not only vehicles with small to medium size could swim in the water, the large one such as the bus also took part as an amphibious vehicle. There are 2 buses with a length of 12 meters, the first has been operated to transported tourist in the Budapest beach, in Hungary.
This AmphiCoach GTS-1 was used to transport the tourists sailing in the waters. If it's crossing on the water surface, this bus is capable of accelerating to a speed of 20 knots. A second AmphiCoach GTS-1 vehicle was operated by the owner of the resort in Belfast.
AmphiCoach GTS-1 was designed by George Smith and made in Malta by his own company, GS Specialist Vehicles. The production process AmphiCoach GTS-1 is largely using manual method. Borrowed another term, this vehicle is the result of hand-crafted, not manufactured in a factory.
5. Gibbs Aquada
Aquada is a new vehicle from the England's Gibbs Technology. Gibbs Aquada, a vehicle that can drive up to 100 mph on the highway and 30-plus mph on the water. In less than 13 seconds, the wheels retract and power switches from a four-cylinder, 175-hp V6 engine to water-jet propulsion—like a robot walking on water. But the buyer should beware. Even if the Aquada is a water skier-friendly, you will probably need a boat license.
The amphibious vehicle has been available in the U.S. from the first half of 2009 starting at $ 100,000 approximately Rp. 1.96 billion per unit. In addition, the British company says this boatmobile is unsinkable, even if it’s swamped in. (See Gibbs amphibious trucks here).
6. Rinspeed Splash
Another amphibious car that beat the speed of the Gibbs Aquada on water was called the Rinspeed Splash. On the surface of the water, this amphibious car can go at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour.
This amphibian car this one is slightly different from the Gibbs Aquada because Rinspeed use Hydroplane concept. Thus, similar to the use of water skis.
Transformation to a speed boat involves deploying a propeller at the rear, the large rear spoiler rolls under the car becoming the rear hydrofoil, and two hydrofoils integrated into the left and right sides of the splash swing down to form the front hydrofoils. So that when driving on the surface of the water, the bottom of the Rinspeed will rise to as high as about 60 centimeters. No wonder this type amphibious car capable of driving up to 80 kilometers while gliding on the water surface, and naturally Rinspeed has constructed the Splash's interior from waterproof materials. (See another Amphibious.)*** [DIH | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 02112012]
Expeditions around the world with ships already made history when Ferdinand Magellan did it for the first time in 1519-1522, using sailing ships. Now MS Tûranor PlanetSolar made new history as the first solar-fueled ships around the world.
After an amazing 18-month journey, the Tûranor PlanetSolar sun-powered boat completes its around-the-world trip today! The world's largest solar-powered boat originally launched on its worldwide trip from Monaco in September 2010 and today (May 4th) the boat will officially finish the trip. The Swiss-designed solar boat is powered by 537 square meters of photovoltaic panels that enabled it to travel around the world and hit spots like Miami, Cancún, Brisbane, Singapore, Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi. (Picture from: http://inhabitat.com/)
Ship with a length of 31 meters and 15 meters wide, letter T-shaped is a phenomenal journey within 19 months. This clean and quiet vessel has been launched in March 2010 in Kiel, Germany, in the shipyards of Knierim Yachtbau after 14 months of construction.
Shipping starts from Monaco on 27 September 2010 and ended on May 4, 2012. During the trip, Tûranor stopped in six continents. Ships also stop in Cancun, Mexico, when the United Nations held World Climate Conference in November 2010.
After crossing the Atlantic ocean, the Panama Canal, the Pacific ocean, the Indian ocean, the Suez Canal, and the Mediterranean, the Tûranor completes its trip today (May 4th) by arriving at Hercule Harbor in Monaco. (Picture from: http://inhabitat.com/)
"When the ship rests, I will miss the times when sailing," said Raphael Domjan, the expedition leader as well as designer of the ship.
Tûranor name means strength of the sun, taken from the phenomenal novel The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. This name shows how the ship and six crew could sail by just relying on solar energy.
Tûranor made flat deck and into the installation of solar panel covering 537 square meters. Panels made from silicon is able to convert 18.8 percent of sunlight into electrical energy which is stored into the six-power lithium-ion battery is 93.5 kilowatts. With that much power, the ship is able to divide the sea with peak speeds of 15 knots, equivalent to 27.3 kilometers per hour.
The expedition which cost U.S. $ 24 million, was carried out to campaign for clean energy to the world. Sunlight is a clean energy source and free to be learned in all the world, including the oceans.
When it sailed 500 years ago, the solar panel technology has not been known by Magellan that they rely on cheap and free energy, like wind. "We hope that the expedition was to motivate the development of innovative technologies," said Domjan. *** [PLANETSOLAR | SCIENTIFICAMERICAN | ANTON WILLIAM | KORAN TEMPO 3874]
Anyone who knows history or has seen the blockbuster movies knows that the cause of the transatlantic liner's accident 100 years ago in April was that it hit an iceberg. But now, a century later, scientists found that the main factor causing the trans-Atlantic ship sank, the moon.
"The moon and its influence can explain how a very large iceberg can enter the Titanic cruise lines," said Donald Olson, a physicist at Texas State University, USA. Olson led a team of forensic astronomers to investigate the role of the moon.
Titanic sank at dawn on 15 April 1912 and 1.517 passengers and crew killed. Since then, researchers continue to be puzzled by the attitude of Captain Edward Smith doubt that there are warnings that an iceberg in the path of the Titanic sailed.
Olson said Smith is known as the most experienced captain in the White Star Line and was sailing in the North Atlanticsea lanes in a variety of occasions. "So, how can a mountain of ice chunks float away to the south to enter the shipping lanes in the south of Newfoundland night?" Olson said.
The research team investigating allegations that oceanographers Fergus Wood said distance of the moon to Earth in January 1912 extraordinary close. As a result, a high tide occurs that triggers the iceberg broke away from Greenland. Giant iceberg that floats and moves into the shipping lanes, which in the previous autumn had been moved to the south because of the reports of the presence of icebergs in the usual channels.
Olson said the natural phenomena on January 4, 1912 is a very rare occurrence. When the moon and sun line up in such a way as to enhance mutual gravitational force. "The configuration of all of this to maximize the role of the moon as the cause of the tides," said Olson.
THE MOON'S FAULT?: A "once-in-many-lifetimes" event involving the moon may have been responsible for the Titanic's sinking, scientists say. (Picture from: http://www.stuff.co.nz/)
Olson and his team of research will be published in Sky & Telescope magazine in April, exactly a century the tragedy of the Titanic sinking. *** [REUTERS | MAHARDIKA SATRIA HADI | KORAN TEMPO 3817]
Little more than a decade after starting the business, Monaco-based company Wally Yachts continues to develop innovative concepts and minimalist luxury at a rate exceeding any other marine design house on the planet. the newest innovation was WallyIsland - a 99 meters (325 feet) "gigayacht" that dwarfs among the most luxurious megayachts and reconceives yacht as a floating private island, a mobile address can be used as a home, entertaining space or even a moving exhibition or performance space.
WallyIsland not the first of a new generation of luxury gigayachts - nor is it the largest. Paul Allen's Octopus, for example, is a 410-foot giant built by Lürssen, and the Sheikh of Dubai.currently owns the world's largest luxury motoryacht at a staggering 525 feet long. A 405-footer by Frank Mulder was even auctioned off recently on eBay. Nevertheless WallyIsland has some unique features.
WallyIsland more like a tankers than its gigayacht brethren, because the area of 1,000 m2 on the main deck and the fact that is has only three upper-level decks rather than the multilevel arrangements typical on others. It is designed this way to add an open entertaining space and allowing a large garden space, and this sort of design also makes the cost of the yacht "competitive," though we would shudder to imagine what "competitive" means in this kind of business. Wally claims it's roughly in line with what you'd pay for a traditional design 200-footer.
WallyIsland main deck can include a large swimming pool and in the room, gardens, tennis or mini soccer field and a helicopter pad required. This includes the bed up to 40 crew and 24 guests as well as the extravagant owner's suite. It holds about three-quarters of a million liters of fuel, and the rear deck holds two 45-foot yacht tender WallyPower, as well as space for several other yachts and watertoys on board.
Interior features of the main saloon, living / dining room, guest accommodation, library, cinema, spa, wellness and fitness, the service and the crew, and the steering/navigation area.
At U.S. $ 200 million (or approx Rp. 1.92 billion), Wally Island is not for common people, but the concept seems to have triggered the bustle in the marine industry, with new designs all the more focused on living comfortably move framed as a boat floating over the island.
It seems that now the naval architectural mold is broken, and has moved beyond the traditional areas, the new purpose-built, holistic design has begun to emerge, especially the works of Wally Yachts, Dutch Docklands Maldives and Italian industrial designer Michele Puzzolante and others. There are many more ideas and concepts that can be developed from this technology now. *** [GIZMAG | WALLY | EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES]
