Discuss life, the universe, and everything with other members of this site. Get to know your fellow polywell enthusiasts.
Moderators: tonybarry , MSimon
kurt9
Posts: 588 Joined: Mon Oct 15, 2007 4:14 pm
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Post
by kurt9 » Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:32 pm
I remember this idea and picture from when I was a kid. This is typical Fuller stuff.
djolds1
Posts: 1296 Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:03 am
Post
by djolds1 » Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:58 am
kurt9 wrote: I remember this idea and picture from when I was a kid. This is typical Fuller stuff.
Consider:
Vae Victis
Solo
Posts: 261 Joined: Fri Jun 29, 2007 12:12 pm
Location: Wisconsin
Post
by Solo » Fri Jul 03, 2009 3:51 am
djolds1
Posts: 1296 Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:03 am
Post
by djolds1 » Fri Jul 03, 2009 4:44 am
Every knowledgeable review I've ever seen of the ATO concept has been highly critical. I'd put more credence into
Wang Guns .
Vae Victis
kurt9
Posts: 588 Joined: Mon Oct 15, 2007 4:14 pm
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Post
by kurt9 » Fri Jul 03, 2009 4:28 pm
I don't know the exact details or where they are on the internet, but this method was determined to be insufficient to reach orbit and has been discontinued.