From: Eugen Leitl (eugen@leitl.org)
Date: Wed Sep 11 2002 - 05:59:25 MDT
On Wed, 11 Sep 2002, Avatar Polymorph wrote:
> [Note earlier reference in webpage to rotating tethers using Earth's
> magnetic field for power source - this could be a power source for the
It's not a power source, it's conversion of kinetic energy into power (or
the other way round). It's very handy for orbit control, allowing you to
deorbit quickly without using reaction mass (thrusters), or maintain your
orbits (using pv-generated power).
> linear accelerator - similar systems could be used in Jupiter??? or
> other planets with electromagnetic fields - I don't think Mars has
> them - also note his schemes for chains of rotating flywheels/tethers
> through the solar system, using momentum transfer to slow and speed
> payloads (possible in vacuum?).]
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