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re: Get your redshirts ready! "Impossible" engine revolutionizes space travel
Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:35 pm to LucasP
Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:35 pm to LucasP
We will smash them with our shovels! With our hammers! With our axes!
We will track them down with GPS. Then smash the GPS!
I'm keeping my smart toilet though.
We will track them down with GPS. Then smash the GPS!
I'm keeping my smart toilet though.
This post was edited on 7/28/15 at 2:37 pm
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Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:36 pm to brodeo
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Interplanetary travel could be a step closer after scientists confirmed that an electromagnetic propulsion drive, [b]which is fast enough to get to the Moon in four hours[/b], actually works.
But will my airline miles convert to space miles? If so, I'm all in!
Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:39 pm to Kracka
The steam is circulated to a turbine/electric generator.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:40 pm to Kracka
The reactor coolant is primary side which is used to produce steam. Ocean water cools the secondary side. It basically works the same way as a normal plant
Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:44 pm to brodeo
Thrust based propulsion doesn't really change any of the inherent problems with long distance space travel. It is childs play compared to where we need to be (or where some of us already are).
Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:45 pm to Kracka
The water runs in a loop. It's called the Rankine cycle. The nuclear reaction creates heat, which boils water, raising the temperature and pressure. Steam flows through a turbine creating mechanical energy which in turn turns a generator creating electricity. Flow is assumed to be constant from a compressor. After going through the turbine, the steam loses most of its energy and is then condensed into water and cycled through the process again.
If this EM drive could be driven electrically, it could work, albeit with a lot of room taken up by equipment.
If this EM drive could be driven electrically, it could work, albeit with a lot of room taken up by equipment.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:46 pm to DrunkenStuporMan
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Another thing scientist don't know how it works but it does
How's positrac on a plymouth work? How's a rainbow made?
It just does
Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:46 pm to notsince98
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It is childs play compared to where we need to be (or where some of us already are).
Go on......
Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:50 pm to LucasP
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Go on......
this isn't the place for that discussion.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:50 pm to Bard
quote:Good question. The answer is yes.
But will my airline miles convert to space miles? If so, I'm all in!
Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:51 pm to NYNolaguy1
good old thermo
I don't miss that class
I don't miss that class
Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:52 pm to LucasP
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Go on...
This post was edited on 7/28/15 at 2:53 pm
Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:52 pm to notsince98
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this isn't the place for that discussion.
Tech board? Just gimme the green light and I'll start the thread.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 2:54 pm to HammerheadLincoln
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good old thermo
I don't miss that class
I took it enough times, I am just glad I remember something. Now if you asked me about heat transfer, forget it
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Posted on 7/28/15 at 3:00 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
This is where NASA's budget is going to be soon if they don't increase funding.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 3:04 pm to SidewalkDawg
How funny would it be if we start going further into space than anyone thought was possible, and just run into wall like on Truman Show...
Posted on 7/28/15 at 3:04 pm to notsince98
I agree that we still face numerous issues before we can even start building a functional engine.
Think of this as the first person who thought of a combustible engine, then add space/time, asteroids, and funding on top of that.
Think of this as the first person who thought of a combustible engine, then add space/time, asteroids, and funding on top of that.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 3:15 pm to The Boob
Tune in this Jagimon at 8 on Fognle
Posted on 7/28/15 at 3:20 pm to fr33manator
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That's why we need Navigators.
Figure out how to do it or you will spend the rest of your life in a pain amplifier!
Posted on 7/28/15 at 3:38 pm to Waffle House
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While they are busy creating those rockets, how about applications for cars, boats, planes and trains here on earth as well.
because things on earth have to deal with friction. EmDrive's work by pushing a tiny bit continuously. In space that's great because there is nothing to slow it down, but on earth you're fighting friction caused by wind resistance and gravity.
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