re: More power to Oppy!

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Tom Brosz — 11/6/2004 12:23:37 AM (archived)

If that turns out to be the case, that simple light wind can clean off the panels, it may turn out to be worthwhile to work up some kind of airjet system (based on a tiny compressor instead of stored gas?) in future rovers that aren't so weight-limited. A little arm with a feather duster?

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More power to Oppy! - Raoul - 11/5/2004 11:05:03 PM
- Now if only Marvin the Martian could check the oil and tires too. ;-) (n/t) - Jacob Samorodin - 11/6/2004 7:36:28 PM
- re: More power to Oppy! - Tom Brosz - 11/6/2004 12:23:37 AM
  - re: More power to Oppy! - Doug Ellison - 11/6/2004 12:21:27 PM
    - I'm pro-nuclear and think RTGs are safe but .... - Gary - 11/7/2004 4:37:56 AM
      - re: I'm pro-nuclear and think RTGs are safe but .... - pwokenyaw - 11/8/2004 12:30:06 AM
        
        You're right about Mars Sample Return - Gary - 11/8/2004 1:46:15 AM
      - re: I'm pro-nuclear and think RTGs are safe but .... - Doug Ellison - 11/7/2004 11:30:15 AM
        
        Don't be so sure - Gary - 11/7/2004 5:47:48 PM
    - RTG=Sensible? - Nick Hoffman - 11/7/2004 3:51:32 AM
  - Another engineer with no practical experience! - AIRJet MYA$$ - 11/6/2004 6:43:03 AM
    - Electric football! - Lee - 11/7/2004 5:02:54 AM
    - re: Another engineer - Tom Brosz - 11/6/2004 5:17:38 PM
      - Jus joshing T-Bone.... - et - 11/6/2004 5:39:42 PM
        
        Actually, come down to it, I'm with Doug. Go nuke. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 11/6/2004 6:38:32 PM

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