drag in space

Fyron · #1 February 9th, 2003, 06:53 AM

There is not enough mass in space to cause enough drag to make aerodynamic designs any better than non-aerodynamic designs.

Taz-in-Space · #2 February 9th, 2003, 07:08 AM

How about in a nebula??

Fyron · #3 February 9th, 2003, 07:09 AM

Real nebulae are nothing like nebulae you see in Star Trek, B5, SW, etc. I am fairly certain that the gasses and such are spread out really thin, and would not create much more drag than normal space.

Gryphin · #4 February 9th, 2003, 07:40 AM

Fyron, I'm very happy to hear that. My Tessalates are safe even if they are not esthetic. Hmm, Guess i beter get them zipped and up loaded. < Phew >

[ February 09, 2003, 05:41: Message edited by: Gryphin ]

Fyron · #5 February 9th, 2003, 09:07 AM

It does cause a (barely) measureable drag, but it is something like a fraction of a percent decrease in speed, so it does not have very much of an effect overall, esp. with the speed of engines in SE4.

couslee · #6 February 10th, 2003, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by primitive:
Ain't gonna happen.
High heels, big wigs, and short dresses is not advisable in Zero-G conditions.

Might make a funny ship-set. Have your ships so repulsive, that everyone feels the need to eradicate you just on the basis of aesthetics. And talk about a role play race..... lmao

capnq · #7 February 9th, 2003, 09:04 PM

A while back in Discover magazine, I read an article which said that even "dark" nebulae that appear opaque are better vacuums than can be created here on Earth.