Difference between revisions of "Thermal Effects - Drive"
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| + | A quick summary of the current arguments for this interpretation compared with the evidence and arguments against it. | ||
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| + | == Evidence For == | ||
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| + | #The thrust response is instantaneous while the thermal response is not.<ref>[http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=36313.msg1302018#msg1302018 Post by RotoSequence showing thrust & temperature vs time curves.]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 11:54, 6 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.
Insert image from Reply #7 (RotoSequence) concerning the thermister data from the PZT Mach Effect Thruster from page 1.
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.[1]
