re: Up and down not really an issue at those speeds

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Doug Ellison — 8/16/2005 11:38:00 PM (archived)

"doesn't it stand to reason that the pieces falling of will not only fall back, but down...missing the shuttle?"

Given that the forces of aerodynamics over-power those of gravity by an order of magnitude, and the tremendous complexity of those aerodynamics....no - it doesnt stand to reason.

Doug

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What's wrong with this solution for the space shuttle's 'foam drop-off problem'? - Jacob Samorodin - 8/16/2005 11:09:53 PM
- Up and down not really an issue at those speeds - Tom Brosz - 8/16/2005 11:15:55 PM
  - re: Up and down not really an issue at those speeds - Jacob Samorodin - 8/16/2005 11:28:38 PM
    - re: Up and down not really an issue at those speeds - Doug Ellison - 8/16/2005 11:38:00 PM
    - Do a quick calculation - Tom Brosz - 8/16/2005 11:37:02 PM
      - Looks like you're right. (n/t) - Jacob Samorodin - 8/17/2005 1:17:34 AM

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