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PaxAeternum — Full Zeppelin Lift Control
Published: 2013-04-02 02:52:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 907; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 10
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For Mike Hopp and Matt, Principally. 8)This is an Idea I came up with when I was ten years old, and why it has not been used I will never understand. In my opinion it is FAR better than the drop weight/vent gas idiocy.
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People seem VERY afraid to build a true LTA craft. That and a semi aerostat can lift more for its size with good engines, but that is the ONLY advantage. May I again remind you (them, not you) that if your power cuts out on a semi aerostat, and you cannot land, you are screwed 8] )
And I do agree, we need SOME form of airship. I just hope it doesnt turn out looking like those hideous artist concepts.
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I actually thought of a similar idea way back when. Right around the time I was learning about the behavior of gases under pressure and concepts behind expansion lift/weight ratio. Unlike you it was just a thought that crosses my mind and not a full fledged "This can work" concept.
Then I turned my mind to the Westinghouse air brake system and the fluid dynamics of pressurized air in a closed system.
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An efficient and elegantly simple solution. No waste, no fuss. Engineering at its finest. The world needs more minds like yours, Karnes.
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Check out Igor Pasternak's Aeroscraft. It's using a ballast system very much like this. So far, the small rigid ship has been confined to in-hangar testing while Aeroscraft awaits certification from the FAA.
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That is what I aimed for, and I am VERY glad you think so my friend. 8)
All I need to do for the system is make an effective two stage or three stage compressor that has a good volumentric efficiency near the tank full pressure, between 6000 and 15000 PSI, as well as reliable valving and controls for these valves.
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