Theunicornhunter 2 Posted June 30, 2004 This sounds intriguing - an elevator to reach the upper limit of the atmosphere. Does anyone remember the episode of Voyager where Neelix was aboard something like this? CNN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrWho42 13 Posted June 30, 2004 Hmmm, didn't Arthur C. Clarke came up with the idea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyra_Ashleigh 0 Posted June 30, 2004 My hubby was telling me about this a few months ago and I told him he was full of it. :( But really, it's not practical and even if it were possible, there's no way in heck you'd get me up in that thing! I'd feel much safer in a ship! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrekkieMage 0 Posted June 30, 2004 An intersting idea, but to be able to get enough material to cover the distance to the atmosphere would probably be enough to make several of the new shuttle craft they are designing. And Kyra is right, it isn't practical. Most objects in space orbit somthing, why should we be stuck to one point? The stresses on the equipment would be tremendous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted June 30, 2004 I think the practical application is getting people up past gravity and atmospher. One of the most fuel intensive aspects of space flight is escaping gravity. The point of the elevator is to get people up cheaper and then once there they can shuttle to orbiting hotels etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrekkieMage 0 Posted June 30, 2004 I think the practical application is getting people up past gravity and atmospher. One of the most fuel intensive aspects of space flight is escaping gravity. The point of the elevator is to get people up cheaper and then once there they can shuttle to orbiting hotels etc. However, there is such a massive distance up that the forces of winds, pressure changes and the rotation of the earth would make it increadibly difficult to ensure saftey. And what would happen if a crucial part were to break halfway up? I'm not sure how strong the gravity that high up is, but that could be very dangerous to anyone below... unless it burned up in the atmosphere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Niel 0 Posted July 2, 2004 Intregining. I would have to agree with everyone especially Trekkiemage. This could be something usefull, if built in stages. but if something were to beak, equipment and people would be burned up on reentry or be bounced off by gravity. I'll stay on the ground than you and admire the stars from Terra Firma. Not unless I get a chance to go in a shuttle. :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander32 0 Posted July 3, 2004 MMMM, Sounds good but not practical! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
