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Originally posted by Wide-Eyes
What would be the method of propulsion in a vaccuum? Genuine question.
Originally posted by Rubicant13
We as humans have come nowhere near approaching the speed of light
Originally posted by Wide-Eyes
What would be the method of propulsion in a vaccuum? Genuine question.
Originally posted by Wide-Eyes
reply to post by ringlejames
I mean, how does the pump make the ship move in space. This is somewhat over my head. Please explain in laymens terms, how it is propelled.
I(eta:have a brief understanding of) rockets and thrusters. How does the pump produce thrust?edit on 24-11-2012 by Wide-Eyes because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by lasvegasteddy
reply to post by ringlejames
" What material could withstand constant near speed of light speed?"
perhaps a "intracooled nose cone" covered in diamond composites that releases some type of gas to cool/shield the rest of the craft "as it flows over the rest of craft"
perhaps a magnetic field could deflect friction heat
airflow deflection truly could come into play at speeds we haven't played in yet too
edit on 24-11-2012 by lasvegasteddy because: (no reason given)edit on 24-11-2012 by lasvegasteddy because: (no reason given)edit on 24-11-2012 by lasvegasteddy because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by ringlejames
Originally posted by Wide-Eyes
reply to post by ringlejames
I mean, how does the pump make the ship move in space. This is somewhat over my head. Please explain in laymens terms, how it is propelled.
I(eta:have a brief understanding of) rockets and thrusters. How does the pump produce thrust?edit on 24-11-2012 by Wide-Eyes because: (no reason given)
I like to think of it like an ultra charged leaf blower. Think of one stronger more powerful. Stablilized for flight and the motor replaced with a closed-loop electro-magnetic rail motor.
I would need transformers and capacitors of course. Or I could just go nuclear.
What materials would I need. The heat would have to be contained maybe cut the power on the motor down to do so. What material could withstand immeasurable heat produced from the possible speeds?
Funny how an easy answer has so many questions...