Amphibious Boats Traveling On Water and land

I.Introduction

The amphibious craft is equipped with dual power units for both water and land, enabling it to operate in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. The direction control unit allows for a seamless transition, with a single steering wheel controlling the direction on both water and land, enhancing convenience. For water navigation, an outboard motor unit is used, offering intuitive operation and easier maintenance. For land travel, a hydraulic drive unit is employed, allowing the craft to traverse beaches, rocky shores, roads, and mildly muddy terrains. The adjustable hydraulic pressure ensures optimal speed across various terrains, truly bridging the gap between water and land. After completing missions, the craft can directly ascend onto land via a ramp for storage and maintenance, eliminating costly docking fees and preventing aquatic organisms from adhering to the hull.

II.Applications

1. Firefighting on Water:

The amphibious craft is equipped with a firefighting water cannon, enabling it to perform firefighting operations on water. Leveraging the ease of water access, it can directly spray water to extinguish fires. The firefighting craft can not only extinguish fires on burning vessels but also launch water-based assaults on fire-affected docks and rescue individuals who have fallen into the water to escape the flames.

2. Rescue of Individuals in Water

Equipped with a thrower and medical rescue devices, the amphibious craft can swiftly reach the area where individuals have fallen into the water, thanks to its high-speed mobility. The thrower can deploy rescue packages over long distances, which rapidly inflate into life rings upon contact with water, aiding in the rescue of individuals. Injured individuals can be secured on floating stretchers, ensuring their safety without occupying the workspace on the craft. Upon return, the craft can directly ascend onto land via a ramp or beach, promptly delivering the injured to an ambulance, significantly reducing the time to shore and the physical strain on rescuers carrying stretchers.

3. Underwater Target Search:

Utilizing the side-scan sonar onboard, the amphibious craft can comprehensively scan the accident area to identify potential targets. Once a suspected target is located, an underwater robot is deployed using the onboard crane for close observation. The robot can confirm the rescue target and transmit image data to the surface, providing a basis for formulating a feasible salvage plan. The robot’s manipulator can also perform tasks such as attaching hooks, and directly connecting ropes to enhance rescue speed and reduce the workload of divers.