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I am sure they have taken this sort of problem into consideration and probably have incorporated a battery pack albeit a far smaller one.
well there is the difference, china's project is commercial while the US is mostly looking at its use in the military sphere.The US has studied the concept of the Joint Mobile Offshore Base on several occasions.
This looks like the Chinese doing the same thing.
US Studies led to all sorts of concept drawings from various mobile platform and maritime construction companies. For example:
I'd like more details on the potential order.
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Kwaener Maritime Concept
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McDermott Concept
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Even an entire Floating Island Concept
From whom? Where?
Is it a military order? These have also been looked at commercially.
Chinese CSR rolls out ultra-quick-charge bus
A quick charge that can run 5 km is more than enough in urban areas. Contrast it with Proterra's system that take 5-10 minutes and run for 26 miles.
well there is the difference, china's project is commercial while the US is mostly looking at its use in the military sphere.
personally i think a platform of this size is too large and clumsy that it diminishes the advantage of an aircraft carrier. its potential in the tourism industry however is significant.
I don't understand. The article seems to be saying that the bus can recharge itself while passengers are getting on or off, but where would the power source come from?
check this out. similar quick charging capacitor powered bus in shanghai.
well there is the difference, china's project is commercial while the US is mostly looking at its use in the military sphere.
personally i think a platform of this size is too large and clumsy that it diminishes the advantage of an aircraft carrier. its potential in the tourism industry however is significant.
It'd be a good platform to install a port (in a relatively short amount of time) for humanitarian relief, as you could ship the aid out to the 'floating island', and then fly it out or ship it onto smaller ships for delivery to shore. It could do the same logistical role for an amphibious landing that didn't have access to ports.
A floating island would also be a good way to launch a very large amphibious operation from after you take control of the air and sea (assuming that the other guy doesn't have AShMs, of course).
I am afraid any direction that they "faced" in a strong storm would be subjected to very difficult, if not dangerous conditions.One concern, however, is how well this kind of platform can weather strong storms. I've read that carriers turn to face large waves head on so as to avoid being tipped over. Would such a platform have this kind of mobility?