'Breaking' Water Vehicle Aerodynamic Design Borrows From Aeronautics
Katie Cordrey — March 21, 2010 — Autos
References: aguiladesign & thedesignblog.org
'Breaking' is a watercraft by Belgian designer Jan Geilens. The concept boat features incredible maneuverability and can smoothly execute high speed turns and sudden stops.
Borrowing from the flying wing aircraft design, the Breaking water vehicle uses aerodynamic principles to increase hydrodynamic effect, reduce energy consumption and improve water sports performance when compared to more traditional watercraft. Its Hirth 307 engine is also borrowed from the aircraft industry.
Implications - The featured video goes into extensive detail about the boat and also features images and videos of it in action. The music is rather sad for such an exciting creation though! Jan Geilens is even featured within the video taking pictures with her aircraft-inspired boat.
Borrowing from the flying wing aircraft design, the Breaking water vehicle uses aerodynamic principles to increase hydrodynamic effect, reduce energy consumption and improve water sports performance when compared to more traditional watercraft. Its Hirth 307 engine is also borrowed from the aircraft industry.
Implications - The featured video goes into extensive detail about the boat and also features images and videos of it in action. The music is rather sad for such an exciting creation though! Jan Geilens is even featured within the video taking pictures with her aircraft-inspired boat.
Trend Themes
1. Aircraft-inspired Design - Opportunity for adopting aerodynamic principles from the aircraft industry to enhance performance in various industries like automotive and sports equipment.
2. Hydrodynamic Efficiency - Potential to optimize watercraft design by incorporating hydrodynamic principles to achieve improved energy consumption and maneuverability.
3. Cross-industry Borrowing - Emerging trend of adopting technologies and components from one industry to another to create innovative and disruptive products.
Industry Implications
1. Boating - Adoption of aircraft-inspired design in the boating industry to create more maneuverable and efficient watercraft.
2. Automotive - Application of aerodynamic principles inspired by aircraft design to improve vehicle performance, fuel efficiency, and safety.
3. Sports Equipment - Integration of hydrodynamic concepts in the design of sports equipment, such as surfboards and kayaks, to enhance performance and user experience.
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