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One common theorized source of the anomalous thrust is that thermal effects endemic to the structure or components of the activated drive may alter the center of mass or otherwise influence the thrust reading. | One common theorized source of the anomalous thrust is that thermal effects endemic to the structure or components of the activated drive may alter the center of mass or otherwise influence the thrust reading. | ||
<img src="http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=36313.0;attach=626461;image" style="width:30%"> | |||
Above image from RotoSequence's post concerning the thermister data from the PZT Mach Effect Thruster. <ref>[http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=36313.msg1302018#msg1302018 RotoSequence's post.]</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:49, 14 May 2015
One common theorized source of the anomalous thrust is that thermal effects endemic to the structure or components of the activated drive may alter the center of mass or otherwise influence the thrust reading.
<img src="http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=36313.0;attach=626461;image" style="width:30%">
Above image from RotoSequence's post concerning the thermister data from the PZT Mach Effect Thruster. <ref>RotoSequence's post.</ref>
Status
A quick summary of the current arguments for this interpretation compared with the evidence and arguments against it.
| For | Against | Description |
|---|---|---|
Evidence For
- Example For
- Second Ex
Evidence Against
- The thrust response is instantaneous while the thermal response is not.<ref>Post by RotoSequence showing thrust & temperature vs time curves.</ref>
- Any thermal response is too small in magnitude.<ref>Forum post referencing paper by @Rodal</ref>
References
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