U.S. Scientists Develop 'Flying Carpet'

U.S. Scientists Develop 'Flying Carpet'
NEW JERSEY - If previous flying carpets only in fairy tales, is now the object already exists and is being developed by scientists.

As quoted from the Asia News Network, Monday (03/10/2011), a miniature 'magic carpet' made of flexible plastic and powered by electricity, has successful test flight in the laboratory.

Researchers at Princeton University, New Jersey, United States (U.S.), reported that they are developing a prototype of a 10 centimeter layer that can fly at speeds of approximately one cm per second. 'Flying Carpet' is flying with a wave driven by electronics.

With some updates, the prototype is said to be able to fly at speeds up to 3 feet per second.

"Which is a bit difficult to control if the prototype is an electric wave reaches a certain level," said James Sturm, head of research.

The author in this study to be very careful in mentioning the word 'fly' in their projects, because the prototype is flying with a low distance, and more like a hovercraft than an airplane.

"The tool should fly low near the ground. Jafferis Noah said, students are also involved in the project.

"These layers are flying because the air trapped between the tool and soil, as the airwaves are also moving in between the layers is to pump air to the rear," he explained.
U.S. Scientists Develop 'Flying Carpet'