up a level
post article
search
admin
main
parent
|
Re: Cyclers 1: The Interstellar Cycler
by John B on Friday July 26, @11:37AM
|
| Very interesting concept. A couple problems I see with it:
1) How are you going to handle near-c collisions with interstellar particulates? The ablative-ice-shield concept would work with the normal problems (weight, primarily), except that such a device is designed to be ablative, and would wear away over time wherein there'd need to be some mechanism in place to repair it. And, of course, bunkerage to store the extra water, with its additional weight penalties, etc.
2) When you are talking about particle beams, what specific type(s) are you considering? And, are you sure that there will be no problems with a ship under constant charged-particle bombardment? Will it build up a charge? etc. IMO, many details to be considered.
Still, even if these and your 3 caveats are not addressed, I'm deeply impressed with the creativity in the solution.
-John |
| Post Reply |
Important Stuff:
Note: Fields with bold titles are required.
Please try to keep posts on topic.
Try to reply to other people comments instead of starting new threads,
Read other people's messages before posting your own to
avoid simply duplicating what has already been said.
Use a clear subject that describes what your
message is about.
Please do not post offtopic, inflammatory, inappropriate, illegal,
or offensive comments. Repeat offenders will be sanctioned.
|
